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2029 · Arianespace

GovSat-2

upcomingAriane 64 | GovSat-2

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.

Overview

Date / time
December 31, 2029 at 12:00 AM UTC
Outcome
upcoming
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 4
Mission
GovSat-2
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 64 →
Launch provider
Arianespace →