RSCC orders Express AM4
The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has selected a team made up of
Express AM4 will use Astrium’s Eurostar E3000 satellite design and will be delivered in orbit by
The satellite will be equipped with a 63 active transponders operating in L, C, Ku and Ka bands at a payload power of 14kW for its planned 15-year service life in orbit.
RSCC currently operates 11 satellites from 14°W to 145°E in geostationary orbit, and is currently seeking high power satellites to complement its existing fleet.
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