Yamal-102

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. It was, along with Yamal-101 the first communications satellite of the Yamal programme and the first iteration of the USP Bus. 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. It had eight SPT-70 electric thrusters by OKB Fakel for station keeping. Its payload was 12 C-band equivalent transponders supplied by Space Systems/Loral.