Yamal-102
NamesЯмал-102
Yamal-101 (after launch)
Yamal-100 KA-1
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorGazprom Space Systems
COSPAR ID1999-047B
SATCAT no.25897
Websitehttps://www.gazprom-spacesystems.ru
Mission duration12 years (planned)
11 years, 2 months (achieved)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftYamal-102
Spacecraft typeYamal-100
BusUSP Bus
ManufacturerRSC Energia (bus)
Space Systems/Loral (payload)
Launch mass1,360 kg (3,000 lb)
Power2200 watts
Start of mission
Launch date6 September 2009,
16:36:00 UTC
RocketProton-K / Blok DM-2M
Launch siteBaikonur, Site 81/23
ContractorKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Entered serviceNovember 1999
End of mission
DisposalGraveyard orbit
Deactivated9 August 2010
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Longitude90° East
Transponders
Band12 C-band
Coverage areaRussia
 

Yamal-102 (Russian: Ямал-102) was a geostationary communications satellite operated by Gazkom and built by RSC Energia.[1] It was, along with Yamal-101 the first communications satellite of the Yamal programme and the first iteration of the USP Bus.[2][3] It was a 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) satellite with 2200 watts of power (1300 watts available for the payload) on an unpressurized bus.[4] It had eight SPT-70 electric thrusters by OKB Fakel for station keeping.[5] Its payload was 12 C-band equivalent transponders supplied by Space Systems/Loral.[6]

History

It was launched along Yamal-101 on 6 September 1999 at 16:36:00 UTC from Baikonur Site 81/23 by a Proton-K / Blok DM-2M directly to geostationary orbit.[7][8] While its twin Yamal-101 failed, Yamal-102 successfully deployed and was commissioned into service.[1][9] On 9 August 2010, it was decommissioned and sent to a graveyard orbit. The satellite lasted 11 years and 2 months, a bit short of the design life of 12 years.[4][7]

Rename to Yamal-101

Right after solar panel deployment Yamal-101 failed irreparably. Thus, Gazprom Space Systems registered Yamal-102 as Yamal-101. This has caused significant confusion but the records are clear that the satellite that failed was, in fact, the original Yamal-101.[9][10]

See also

  • Yamal 101 – Twin satellite that was launched together and failed at separation
  • Yamal – Communication satellite family operated by Gazprom Space Systems
  • Gazprom Space Systems – Satellite communication division of the Russian oil giant Gazprom
  • USP Bus – The satellite bus on which Yamal-101 is based
  • RSC Energia – The designer and manufacturer of the Yamal-101 satellite

References

  1. 1 2 Zak, Anatoly (21 April 2016). "Yamal communication satellites". RussiaSpaceWeb.com. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Pillet, Nicolas. "Yamal / Histoire / Nécessité de renouvellement" [Yamal / History / The necessity of renewal] (in French). Kosmonavtika. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Pillet, Nicolas. "Yamal / Histoire / La plate-forme universelle" [Yamal / History / The universal platform] (in French). Kosmonavtika. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Universal Space Platform". RSC Energia. Archived from the original on 17 June 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "RKK Energiya: USP (Victoria)". Gunter's Space Page. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  6. ↑ Pillet, Nicolas. "Descriptif technique Yamal-100" [Yamal-100 technical description] (in French). Kosmonavtika. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  7. 1 2 Pillet, Nicolas. "Proton-K 6 septembre 1999" [Proton-K September 6, 1999] (in French). Kosmonavtika. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  8. ↑ "Yamal-101, -102". Gunter's Space Page. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  9. 1 2 Pillet, Nicolas. "Yamal / Histoire / Premier tir, premier revers" [Yamal / History / The first setbacks] (in French). Kosmonavtika. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "Yamal 101". SatBeams. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
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