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Satellite name: HYLAS 1, 326.5°E (33.5°W) (to be launched); HYLAS 2, TBA (to be launched); HYLAS 3, TBA
Spacecraft data:
Model: ISRO 1-2K (1); Star 2.4 (2)
Area of coverage: Western and central Europe (1); Europe, Middle East, Africa (2)
Mass (at launch) 2,300 kg (1); 3,200 kg (2)
Primary power (EOL): 2,000 W (1); 5,000 W (2)
Stabilization: 3-axis
Launch date: Late November 2010 (1); Q2 2012 (2)
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 (1)
Expected lifetime: 15 years
Transponders:  
Number: 2 Ku-band, 6 Ka-band (1); 24 Ka-band (2)
U/L frequencies: 17.30 – 18.10 GHz (Ku-band) (1)
D/L frequencies: 11.70 – 12.50 GHz (Ku-band) (1)
Polarization: Linear (Ku-band), Circular (Ka-band) (1); Circular (2)
Manufacturer: EADS Astrium (1); Orbital Sciences (2)