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SES-1 (36516)
COSPAR: 2010-016A | Alt Name: SES-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 24, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36516
International Designator
2010-016A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:51:10 GMT
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Inclination
0.04°
Right Ascension
285.19°
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Argument of Perigee
173.74°
Period
1436.10 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SES-1
Alternative Name
SES-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SESSL
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 36516U 10016A 26185.20220464 -.00000102 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 36516 0.0418 285.1931 0002794 173.7449 155.0748 1.00271561 59201
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SES-1 is a communication satellite owned by SESSL, manufactured by OSCD and based on the OSC Star 2.4 bus configuration. Launched from TYMSC at LC200/39 using a Proton-M/Briz-M launch vehicle on April 24, 2010, SES-1 has a dry mass of 1,180 kg and was launched with a total mass of 2,561 kg. The satellite is equipped with 2 deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply, featuring 24 active C-band transponders, 24 Ku-band transponders, and Ka-band transponders. It also includes CHIRP technology (specific to SES-1 #2). SES-1 measures 3.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.3 meters, and spans 22 meters with its solar arrays deployed. The satellite's shape is described as Box + 2 Pan, with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 26.9753. It was designed for a mission lifetime of 15 years, fueled for over 16 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.2
Diameter
2.3
Span
22
Dry Mass
1180
Launch Mass
2561
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
26.9753
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SES-1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
OSCD
Life Expectancy
15 years (fueled for >16 years)
Bus
OSC Star 2.4
Configuration
Star-2.4 Bus
Motor
BT-4
Equipment
24 active C-band, 24 Ku-band and 2 Ka-band transponders; CHIRP (#2 only)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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