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Payload / Mission

GovSat (SES-16)

Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

GovSat, also known as SES-16 is a communications satellite for LuxGovSat S.A., which is a public-private joint venture between the Luxembourg government and SES. Staying in 21.5° East orbital position, it is intended to operate for 15 years, using X-band and military Ka-band frequencies to support multiple missions.