Spacebus B2

The fastest delivery to orbit

  • Connectivity
  • Defence
  • Space

In today's fast-evolving telecom market, there is a growing demand for flexible and reliable satellite solutions that can quickly meet diverse customer needs. The Spacebus B2 addresses these needs by supporting a wide range of payloads and frequency bands, making it adaptable to various mission requirements.

  1. Quick return on investment

    24-months lead time to orbit, able to offer a better Net Present Value than a larger spacecraft

  2. Cost efficiency

    Designed and optimized to provide the best cost per transponder for mid-sized payloads

  3. Easy to operate

    The easiest to operate satellite, manageable by a small team with a moderate experience

  4. Business optimization

    An extensive capacity for hosted payload (e.g. SBAS mission for GNSS augmentation)

  5. Fully customizable

    Platform able to embark any custom payload to address any mission in any frequency band

Spacebus B2 is a versatile and powerful telecommunications satellite platform used for various applications, including high-definition TV and broadband multimedia services. 

This satellite is particularly well-suited for regions lacking sufficient ground-based infrastructure, helping to bridge the digital divide. 

Additionally, the Spacebus B2's ability to deliver up to 10 kW of power and accommodate up to 60 transponders ensures high performance and reliability for telecom operators

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Key features

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Key figures

87
Spacebus launched
3
Spacebus B2 in manufacturing
10
kW payload
3 to 4
tons satellite

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