HISPASAT 36W-1 (41942)

COSPAR: 2017-006A | Alt Name: Hispasat 36W-1

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

January 28, 2017

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELS

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-ST-B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

41942

International Designator

2017-006A

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:56:40 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

0.00°

Right Ascension

259.31°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

212.56°

Period

1436.13 min

Mean Motion

1.00 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot

3D Visualization

Basic Satellite Info

Name

HISPASAT 36W-1

Alternative Name

Hispasat 36W-1

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

HISP

Country

Spain

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 41942U 17006A   26183.78936292 -.00000234  00000-0  00000-0 0  9990

2 41942   0.0045 259.3148 0000813 212.5593  57.1200  1.00269597 34407

Source: Celestrak

Summary

HISPASAT 36W-1, also known as Hispasat 36W-1, is a communication satellite launched on January 28, 2017, from the ELS launch pad at Guiana Space Centre using a Soyuz-ST-B vehicle. It was manufactured by OHB and uses the SmallGEO (LUXOR) bus configuration. The satellite has dimensions of 3.1 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and spans 20.8 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 1700 kilograms, with a launch mass of 3220 kilograms. Equipped with 24 Ku-band transponders, 3 Ka-band transponders, and REDSAT, it operates on a communication mission for HispASAT (HISP). The satellite's power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries to ensure continuous operation. It has an expected lifetime of 15 years.

Physical Characteristics

Length

3.1

Diameter

2.5

Span

20.8

Dry Mass

1700

Launch Mass

3220

Shape

Box+2 pan

Radar Cross Section

3.1648

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Hispasat AG1

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

OHB

Life Expectancy

15 years

Bus

SmallGEO

Configuration

SmallGEO (LUXOR) bus

Motor

S400

Equipment

24 Ku-band transponders, 3 Ka-band transponders, REDSAT

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Map

This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.

Latitude

Longitude

Next Pass

Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)

Start Azimuth

Max Elevation

Stop Azimuth

Time Until

Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Space Brief 4 Nov 2025

Today's brief covers China's new GEO Yaogan satellite launch, India's record-mass commsat, military tech updates, autonomous systems for maritime security, and insights from satellite imagery of Hurricane Melissa's impact in Jamaica.

Artemis 2 Targets April 1 Lunar Flyby with 4-Person Crew | KeepTrack Space Brief

NASA's Artemis 2 launches April 1 with Commander Reid Wiseman and 3 crew members for first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972.

SpaceX IPO Raises $75B at $135/Share on Nasdaq Debut | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX's historic $75B IPO priced at $135/share launches SPCX on Nasdaq at a $1.77 trillion valuation — the largest IPO in history.

X Report 27 Mar 2025

SpaceX successfully launches 27 Starlink satellites and gains approval for internet services in Vietnam.

X Report 20 May 2025

SpaceX gears up for new Starlink shell deployment and secures updated licensing for Starship, amidst ongoing preparations for Falcon 9 launches.

Space Brief 4 Dec 2024

Today's brief covers significant advancements in materials technology for space applications, a U.S. Navy contract for rocket production facilities, and NATO's upcoming classified cloud system.

X Report 23 Oct 2025

SpaceX continues to break records with its Falcon 9 missions while facing public scrutiny from Elon Musk regarding NASA's leadership. Meanwhile, satellite spectrum battles heat up as Lynk Global and Omnispace prepare to merge.

X Report 24 Nov 2024

SpaceX cancels Texas land-swap deal amid growing Starship presence and launches 20 Starlink satellites using the 400th Falcon 9 rocket.