A Study on

Intelsat 22
A satellite constructed by Boeing Space Systems for the Intelsat Corp. In partial fulfilment of the course

Satellite Communication (EEE F472)

By Harsha Koneru 2011A3PS176G

The Intelsat group.

Intelsat, S.A. is a communications satellite services provider. It was originally formed as International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT), it wasfrom 1964 to 2001 an intergovernmental consortium owning and managing a constellation of communications satellites providing international broadcast services. Intelsat operates a fleet of 52 communications satellites, which is the world's largest fleet of commercial satellites.

All Intelsat satellites.

An exhaustive list of all Intelsat satellites (both past and active) is given in this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intelsat_sate llites

Intelsat 22

This presentation is a study of one specific Intelsat satellite, Intelsat 22. It was launched on 25th March, 2012.

Some more info.

Launched on 25 March 2012 at 12:10 GMT. Expected life: 15 years. Located at 72 degrees East Longitude over the Indian Ocean. Launched from Baikonur, Kazakhasthan. Launch mass (kg): 6199 Dry mass (kg): 2789 It is designed to have two unfolded solar arrays for providing electrical energy in the event of power system failure.

Some interesting numbers.

Intelsat 22

4th Intelsat Satellite Launched on ILS Proton 2nd ILS Proton Launch in 2012 15th Boeing Satellite Launched on ILS Proton 71st ILS Proton Launch Overall

Manufacturer and Launch vehicle details.

Manufacturer: Boeing (Hughes) Model (bus): BSS-702MP Launch vehicle: Proton M

Intelsat 22.

Construction.

Launch Vehicle: Proton M

History of Proton M.

Lead designer was Vladimir Chelomei, who designed it Gross Liftoff with the intention of creating both a powerful rocket for military payloads and a high-performance ICBM. The program was changed, and the rocket was developed exclusively for launching spacecraft. First named UR-500, but adopted the name UDMH and NTO Proton, also was the name of the first three payloads launched. Proton launched Russian interplanetary missions to the Moon, Venus, Mars, and Halleys Comet. Proton launched the Salyut space stations, the Mir core segment and both the Zarya (Dawn) and Zvezda (Star) modules for todays International Space Station. First commercial Proton launch 9 April 1996. First commercial Proton M Breeze M launch 30 December 2002

Technical details of Proton M.

The Proton Briz-M rocket launcher is equipped with R-4D, four SPT-100 plasma thrusters propulsion system. It was designed and built by the Khrunichev State Research and Space Production Center of Moscow. Its designation was derived from the 'Proton' rocket and the 'Briz-M' booster stage.

Communications payloads.

Three distinct communications payloads. 48 channel C-band payload with 36 MHz channels 24 channel Ku band payload with 36 MHz channels 18 channel UHF payload with 25 kHz channels.

Is-22 C-band payload

The Intelsat 22 C-band payload consists of 48 operational 36 MHz channels. Two antennas provide service to the Africa and Asia regions. There is some cross connect capability between the two regions.

Is-22 Ku-band payload

The Intelsat 22 Ku-band payload consists of 24 operational 36 MHz channels. Coverage for the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Is-22 UHF payload

The UHF payload consists of 18 operational 25 kHz channels. Added to the Intelsat 22 satellite as a result of the contract with ADF. (The Australian Defense Force (ADF) signed a $167 Million contract with Intelsat for the UHF payload on the Intelsat 22 satellite for 15 years of service)

Intelsat 22 Intermediate and Parking Orbits.

Earth Stations.

Ground control handled by Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems (BSIS)' Intelsat-22 The IS-22 can be controlled by four operational centres, which include Africa, Asia, Middle East and Europe, using ground control equipment hardware and software. The ground station is designed and manufactured by BSIS. It is equipped with telemetry tracking and command (TT&C) system to monitor and control the spacecraft through commands.

Applications.

The IS-22 is equipped with 48 C-band and 24 Ku-band 36MHz equivalent transponders to offer services to network providers, government and media customers in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle Eastern regions. It boasts 18 UHF active high power transponders of 25kHz bandwidth to render services to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The UHF band is deployed for military applications due to its adaptability to compact and mobile terminals used by ground, sea and air force. The spacecraft renders possible solutions for audio, video and data services using small earth stations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and Asian regions. It also enables broadband connectivity in aircraft and ships.

Thank you!