Recognized as one of the most reliable telecommunication platforms of the market, the Spacebus 3000 family offers a full range of satellite solutions for fixed, mobile et broadcasting services.
Based on flight-proven design and technologies, the Spacebus 3000 platform product line has built a strong heritage and flight record, with sixteen Spacebus 3000 platform now operating in orbit and more to be launched.
Thanks to its modular concept, the Spacebus 3000 platform can be adapted to the most complex antenna and repeater configurations.
Key Features
- Three axis stabilized geosynchronous platform, compatible with all current launchers
- On ground or in orbit delivery, with a 15-year operating lifetime
- Accommodates payloads of up to 6.5 kW and 500 kg, for a satellite launch mass of up to 4100 kg
- Fully regulated double power bus architecture
- Reliable four wheels attitude control system, with advanced FDIR features
- Four Silicium panel solar array of up to 8.7 kW (15 years End-Of-Life Equinox)
- Bipropellant propulsion system with flight proven ABM and 10N thrusters
Key Benefits
- The Spacebus family product line is the result of Thales Alenia Space 30 years of experience in space hardware, with more than two-third of its spacecraft equipment built in house
- Thales Alenia Space designs, integrates and tests its satellites within its own facilities, and can therefore offer full customer visibility, from equipment to system, on program development
- Thales Alenia Space is ISO 9001 certified. Its programs are managed by experienced teams, with strong quality commitments. The complete Thales Alenia Space industrial control allows for optimized planning and costs