description SES-12 Overview
SES-12 is a geostationary high-throughput communications satellite operated by SES and launched in 2018. Built by Airbus Defence and Space, it was deployed into an orbital slot at 95 degrees East to provide services across the Middle East, India, and the Asia-Pacific region. The satellite combines wide-beam Ku-band coverage with high-throughput Ka-band capacity. It is designed to support broadband connectivity, direct-to-home broadcasting, maritime communications, and cellular backhaul for telecommunications providers.
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Who built the SES-12 satellite and when was it launched?
SES-12 was manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space for the satellite operator SES. The high-throughput communications satellite was officially launched into orbit in 2018.
What regions does the SES-12 satellite provide coverage for?
SES-12 is stationed at the 95 degrees East orbital slot to provide expansive coverage. It delivers data and broadcast services across the Middle East, India, and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
What type of satellite is SES-12?
It is classified as a geostationary high-throughput communications satellite. This design allows it to handle large volumes of data transmission and broadband services more efficiently than traditional satellites.
Did SES-12 use electric propulsion for its orbit raising?
Unlike many earlier satellites that relied heavily on chemical propellants, SES-12 was designed to use electric propulsion for its orbit-raising phase. This reduced the satellite's overall mass at launch while providing the necessary thrust to reach geostationary orbit.
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