Telkom-2
Indonesian communications satellite
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::summary Indonesian communications satellite ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Telkom-2 |
| image_size | 300px |
| mission_type | Communications |
| operator | PT Telkom |
| COSPAR_ID | 2005-046A |
| SATCAT | 28902 |
| website | https://www.telkom.co.id/sites |
| mission_duration | 15 years (planned) |
| (final) | |
| spacecraft | Telkom-2 |
| spacecraft_type | Star-2 |
| spacecraft_bus | GEOStar-2 |
| manufacturer | Orbital Sciences Corporation |
| launch_mass | 1975 kg |
| dry_mass | 899 kg |
| dimensions | 2.4 m x 3.3 m x 1.9 m |
| Span on orbit: 12.6 m | |
| power | 2.918 kW |
| launch_date | 16 November 2005, |
| 23:46:00 UTC | |
| launch_rocket | Ariane 5ECA (V167) |
| launch_site | Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, ELA-3 |
| launch_contractor | Arianespace |
| entered_service | January 2006 |
| disposal_type | Graveyard orbit |
| deactivated | 4 June 2021 |
| orbit_reference | Geocentric orbit |
| orbit_regime | Geostationary orbit |
| orbit_longitude | 118° East |
| 157° East | |
| apsis | gee |
| trans_band | 24 C-band |
| trans_coverage | Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Indian subcontinent |
| programme | Palapa constellation |
| previous_mission | Telkom-1 |
| next_mission | Telkom-3 |
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| name = Telkom-2 | names_list = | image = | image_caption = | image_size = 300px
| mission_type = Communications | operator = PT Telkom | COSPAR_ID = 2005-046A | SATCAT = 28902 | website = https://www.telkom.co.id/sites | mission_duration = 15 years (planned) (final)
| spacecraft = Telkom-2 | spacecraft_type = Star-2 | spacecraft_bus = GEOStar-2 | manufacturer = Orbital Sciences Corporation | launch_mass = 1975 kg | dry_mass = 899 kg | dimensions = 2.4 m x 3.3 m x 1.9 m Span on orbit: 12.6 m | power = 2.918 kW
| launch_date = 16 November 2005, 23:46:00 UTC | launch_rocket = Ariane 5ECA (V167) | launch_site = Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, ELA-3 | launch_contractor = Arianespace
| entered_service = January 2006 | disposal_type = Graveyard orbit | deactivated = 4 June 2021 | last_contact =
| orbit_reference = Geocentric orbit | orbit_regime = Geostationary orbit | orbit_longitude = 118° East 157° East | apsis = gee
| trans_band = 24 C-band | trans_frequency = | trans_bandwidth = | trans_capacity = | trans_coverage = Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Indian subcontinent
| programme = Palapa constellation | previous_mission = Telkom-1 | next_mission = Telkom-3
Telkom-2 was a geosynchronous communications satellite built by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) for Indonesia's state-owned telecommunications company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (PT Telkom). Telkom-2 was successfully launched on 16 November 2005, at 23:46:00 UTC and positioned in geostationary orbit, at 118° East for replaced Palapa-B4.
History
Based on Orbital's highly successful and flight-proven STAR-2 satellite bus, Telkom-2 featured state-of-the-art communications satellite technology, and 24 C-band transponders. The new spacecraft replaced PT Telkom's on-orbit Palapa-B4 satellite, improved communications coverage across Indonesia, and allowed PT Telkom to expand its coverage area into southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Orbital also supplemented Telkom's existing ground station, and offered extensive mission operations support. There were several postponements prior to Telkom-2's launch. Three launch delays happened in November 2005 due to technical problems with the Ariane 5 launch vehicle. Multiple delayed took place between November 2004 and October 2005 due to different problems including technical problems with the satellite. Orbital's contract with PT Telkom included an optional order for another geostationary satellite. Telkom-2 was finally launched on 16 November 2005.
Telkom-2 successfully operated for 15 years. The satellite was retired and placed into a graveyard orbit in June 2021.
Specification of Telkom-2 satellite:
- Owner: PT Telkomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (PT Telkom)
- Mission: C-band communications for Indonesia
- Performance: Repeater - two groups of 15-for-12 linearized traveling-wave tube assemblies (TWTA)
- Transponders Power - 39 watts RF
- Stabilization - three-axis, zero momentum
- Redundancy: Full dual string
- Solar arrays: 2 panel wings with improved triple-junction GaAs cells
- Propulsion: Liquid bi-propellant transfer orbit system; monopropellant (hydrazine) on-orbit
- Repeater: Two groups of 15-for-12 linear traveling wave tube assemblies (TWTAs)
- Antenna: Two 2.0 m (6.6 ft) dual-griddled shaped-beam reflectors
Also
- Article Satelit Telkom-2 telah Diluncurkan, internet: https://web.archive.org/web/20070623104954/http://pribadi.or.id/diary/2005/11/17/satelit-telkom-2-telah-diluncurkan/
References
References
- (16 November 2005). "Press Kit". Arianespace.
- (14 March 2021). "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page.
- "TELKOM 2". N2YO.com.
- (1 June 2021). "Telkomsat Adakan Kick Off De-Orbit Satelit Telkom-2". [[Telkom Indonesia]].
- McDowell, Jonathan. (6 July 2021). "The Indonesian TELKOM 2 satellite , built by Orbital (now Northrop Grumman) was launched in 2005 to GEO 118E. It appears to have been retired on Jun 4.".
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