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Horizons 3e provides HTS (High Throughput Satellite) connectivity in both C-band and Ku-band to Asia, the Pacific Ocean Region, parts of North America and Antarctica from its orbital slot of 169 East longitude. Utilizing multi spot beams, multiport amplifiers and digital channelizers brings you connectivity and performance with expanded flexibility.
| Orbital Location | 169° East |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft | Boeing 702MP |
| Beams | Ku-band - 42 Spot Beams C-band - 5 Spot Beams, 1 Global Beam |
| Transponders | Ku-band - 41 TWTA C-band - 15 TWTA |
| Uplink Frequency | Ku-band - User Spot Beams 14.0 to 14.5 GHz, Ku GW bands C-band - 5.85 to 6.425 GHz |
| Downlink Frequency | Ku-band - User Spot Beams 11.45 to 11.7GHz and 12.2 to 12.75 GHz, Ku GW bands C-band - 3.7 to 4.2 GHz |
| Polarization | Spot beams: Linear - Horizontal or Vertical Global beam: Circular - LHCP or RHCP |
| Launch Date | Sep. 25, 2018 |
Horizons 3e was launched aboard Arianespace's Ariane-5 launch vehicle from Guiana Space Centre on September 25, 2018 and the satellite service started in January, 2019. Horizons 3e is owned and operated by Horizons-3 Satellite, LLC, a joint venture between JSAT International Inc. and Intelsat.
Horizons 3e offers advantages for various applications such as:
