Hispasat 1D
The Hispasat 1D, since 2016 called Hispasat 30W-4 is a Spanish communications satellite launched in 2002 operated by Hispasat. Together with the Hispasat 1C it formed a constellation in order to strengthen communication ties between the American continent (particularly South America) and the Iberian Peninsula for both governmental and private uses.
| Names | Hispasat 1D |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hispasat |
| COSPAR ID | 2002-044A |
| SATCAT no. | 27528 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | Spacebus-3000B2 |
| Manufacturer | Alcatel Space |
| Launch mass | 3,250 kg |
| Dry mass | 1,345 kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 18/09/2002 |
| Rocket | Atlas IIAS |
| Launch site | Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Semi-major axis | 42,164 km |
| Periapsis altitude | 35,773.9 km |
| Apoapsis altitude | 35,813.6 km |
| Inclination | 2.5° |
| Period | 1,436.1 minutes |
The end of the service life of the constellation was scheduled for 2017 (after more than 15 years in active) however as of 2022 the Hispasat 1D is still active.
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