Koreasat 6 & Hispasat-1E

Koreasat 6 is a South Korean communications satellite operated by Koreasat. Koreasat 6 is the second satellite launched by operator KT (Korea Telecom) Corporation which weighed about 2750 kg at the launching time. This satellite's orbital position is 116 degrees East and provides broadcasting services and telecommunications throughout Korea.

Hispasat 1E was built by Space Systems/Loral using an LS 1300 platform and weighed 5320 kg at launch. Carrying 53 active Ku-band transponders and additional Ka-band capacity, this powerful satellite gives Hispasat additional capacity, plus an expanded range of video and data transmission services, with European and pan-American coverage. The satellite’s design life is 15 years and is positioned in geostationary orbit at 30 degrees West.