HYLAS 2 is a geostationary High throughput satellite operated by Avanti Communications.
HYLAS, an acronym for Highly Adaptable Satellite, was launched on an Ariane 5 from Guyana Space Centre at Kourou, French Guiana, on August 2, 2012.
Construction
HYLAS 2 was constructed by Orbital Sciences Corporation on the STAR-2 platform for the UK telecommunications company Avanti Communications Plc. Features
HYLAS 2 features 4 active and 6 gateway Ka beams covering Northern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
HYLAS 2 is also equipped with steerable spot-beams to direct extra capacity in required areas when needed.Freedomsat - HYLAS 2 Coverage - Hylas-2 Internet Coverage See also
HYLAS 1
HYLAS 3
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