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Amazonas Nexus

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CommunicationsHEOCOSPAR 2023-017ALaunched 2/7/2023
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Amazonas Nexus Mission
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT5
Launch Date
2/7/2023
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
HEO
Altitude
33,298 km
Inclination
19.38 deg
Dry Mass
4,200 kg
Total Mass
4,500 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Hispamar Satelites S.A.
Manufacturer
Thales Alenia Space
Constellation
Name
Amazonas GEO fleet
Active Satellites
5
Registry
COSPAR ID
2023-017A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1141
Track
Mentions
45
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Hispasat focuses on commercial communications using geostationary satellites such as Amazonas Nexus.

CapabilityValue 2.5Nov 5, 2025Indra convoca a sus accionistas para aprobar la compra de Hispasat

The first-stage booster supporting the Cape Canaveral mission previously launched SES-22, ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1, Hispasat Amazonas Nexus, CRS-27, and multiple Starlink missions.

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Jan 15, 2024
UPDATE #6 Spacex’s two successful launches all on one day from two coasts

The first stage booster supporting the SLC-40 mission has its 12th flight and previously launched SES-22, ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1, Hispasat Amazonas Nexus, CRS-27, and seven Starlink missions.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jan 13, 2024UPDATE #4 SpaceX will have two launches in two days on two coasts

The first stage booster supporting the SLC-40 mission is making its 12th flight and previously launched SES-22, ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1, Hispasat Amazonas Nexus, CRS-27, and seven Starlink missions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jan 13, 2024UPDATE #5 Revised now two launches all on one day from two coasts

The new 0.004 kg nodes will be connected throughout 2023 using Hispasat’s Amazonas 3, Amazonas 5, and Amazonas Nexus satellites.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0May 10, 2023AXESS Networks to connect 700+ new 4G nodes via satellite for CFE Telecomunicaciones “Internet for All”

The gateways for Amazonas Nexus will be able to provide uplink and housing services to customers leasing space capacity on the satellite to operate it with their own baseband equipment.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 8, 2023Amazonas Nexus ground infrastructure completed to start services this summer

HISPASAT reached agreements to complete the necessary infrastructure for the entry into service of Amazonas Nexus.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.8May 8, 2023Amazonas Nexus ground infrastructure completed to start services this summer

Amazonas Nexus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Digital Transparent Processor that will increase the satellite’s geographic flexibility in response to changes in commercial scenarios.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.6May 8, 2023Amazonas Nexus ground infrastructure completed to start services this summer

Amazonas Nexus was launched into space on 2023-02-06 from Cape Canaveral.

PlanValue 4.0May 8, 2023Amazonas Nexus ground infrastructure completed to start services this summer

HISPASAT will operate Gilat’s SkyEdge IV platform to support its managed service over Amazonas Nexus.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0May 8, 2023Amazonas Nexus ground infrastructure completed to start services this summer

Amazonas Nexus launched 2023-02-06 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 toward geostationary orbit to support Hispasat’s expansion into the Americas.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 17, 2023Intelsat buys capacity on Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus satellite

The first-stage booster used on the CRS-27 mission was making its seventh flight after previously launching Hispasat Amazonas Nexus, SES-22, ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1, and three Starlink missions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 14, 2023UPDATE: A Dragon delivers supplies to the ISS as SpaceX’s 27th resupply mission a success

Hispasat selected Gilat’s SkyEdge IV platform to operate with its Amazonas Nexus satellite.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.2Mar 13, 2023Hispasat Selects Gilat's SkyEdge IV Platform for Amazonas Nexus

The Amazonas Nexus satellite separated from the Falcon 9 about 36 minutes after liftoff to begin its journey to geostationary orbit using onboard electric propulsion.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 7, 2023SpaceX launches Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus Communications Satellite

The hosted-payload arrangement for Pathfinder 2 was made in 2018 when the Air Force awarded network integrator Artel a $19,000,000 contract to embed the mission on Amazonas Nexus.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 4.6Feb 7, 2023Space Force touts benefits of deploying military payloads on commercial satellites

Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus satellite flew to geostationary Earth orbit on 2023-02-06.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.2Feb 7, 2023Space Force touts benefits of deploying military payloads on commercial satellites

Airtel led the Pathfinder 2 hosted-payload project for the Amazonas Nexus satellite.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.7Feb 7, 2023SpaceX launches Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus Communications Satellite

Amazonas Nexus is designed to provide high-throughput Ku-band capacity to Hispasat’s aviation, maritime, and rural broadband customers.

CapabilityValue 4.2Feb 7, 2023SpaceX launches Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus Communications Satellite

SpaceX launched the Amazonas Nexus telecommunications satellite on 2023-02-06 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on a Falcon 9 rocket.

PlanValue 4.0Feb 7, 2023SpaceX launches Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus Communications Satellite

Amazonas Nexus is due to replace and expand the capacity of Hispasat’s Amazonas 2 satellite at 61 degrees west.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 4.0Feb 7, 2023SpaceX launches Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus Communications Satellite