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NSS 6

retired
CommunicationsGEOCOSPAR 2002-057ALaunched 12/17/2002
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
NSS 6 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L 44L-3
Launch Date
12/17/2002
Last Contact
5/17/2019
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,702 km
Inclination
0.06 deg
Dry Mass
2,200 kg
Total Mass
4,575 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
SES
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Constellation
Name
SES GEO fleet
Active Satellites
20
Registry
COSPAR ID
2002-057A
Track
Mentions
3
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
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NSS-6 will supplement Satcom Global’s existing satellite footprint over the Pacific Ocean to provide enhanced coverage and improved connectivity for customers sailing trans-Pacific trade routes.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.0Dec 1, 2020Satcom Global’s Aura VSAT Network is Stronger with NSS-6 Satellite

The NSS-6 satellite sits in geostationary orbit with 60 high-power Ku-band transponders that can be flexibly allocated to six Ku-band broad beams.

CapabilityValue 4.6Dec 1, 2020Satcom Global’s Aura VSAT Network is Stronger with NSS-6 Satellite

NSS-6 provides additional line-of-sight options for Satcom Global customers when required.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 2.5Dec 1, 2020Satcom Global’s Aura VSAT Network is Stronger with NSS-6 Satellite