Ariane 64 | GovSat-2
Provider: Arianespace
Vehicle: Ariane 64
Launch Date:
Launch Site: Ariane Launch Area 4
Target Orbit: GTO
Orbital Compute Tier: Insufficient data
GovSat-2 is the second satellite for GovSat, the public-private partnership between SES and the Luxembourg government. The satellite is designed to address the needs of defense users at the highest Security and Service Assurance Level, adding new ultra-high frequency (UHF) channels in the X- and military Ka-bands, and will include other security features such as dedicated hardening, an advanced anti-jamming system, and embedded geo-location. GovSat-2 will be positioned over the European satellite arc, joining GovSat-1 in augmenting reliable connectivity services for government customers over the region. The satellite will be built by Thales Alenia Space on its Spacebus 4000B2 platform.
Mission intelligence
Current mission briefs are available immediately to Explore customers and enter the public archive 30 days after launch when their research is ready.