Thales Alenia Space has successfully launched a second military communications satellite for the German armed forces, ComSatBw, using an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle from Kourou Spaceport.
The ComSatBw military communications satellites provides a secure broadband network, ensuring uninterrupted communications between the government, military authorities and armed forces deployed worldwide.
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Based on the Thales Alenia Space Spacebus 3000B2 platform, the multimission geostationary satellites carry payloads including super-high-frequency and ultra-high-frequency transponders provided by the space segment prime contractor for German Forces, EADS Astrium.
The ComSatBw satellite weighs around 2,500kg at launch, provides 3.5kW of power and has a design life of approximately 15 years.
