AM22 53° EASTThe satellite is designed to provide a package of communications services (digital TV, telephony, videoconferencing, data transmission, the Internet access) and to deploy satellite networks by applying VSAT technology.
The Express-AM22 spacecraft is equipped with up-to-date antenna systems, that provide high-quality communications and uniform coverage in Ku- band.
Sberbank of the Russian Federation takes an active part in financing the Program for Renovation of National Constellation.
Satellite performances
Mission: TV & radio broadcasting, telephony, data transmission, Internet access, videoconferencing and other services
Orbit Geostationary: / 53° E
Station keeping accuracy: ±0,05° (N&S / E&W)
Operational life-time: 12 years
Stabilisation: Three axes
Payload electric power: 4200 W
Mass of payload: 590 kg
Mass of satellite: 2600 kg
Power supply: 6000 W
Transponders
parameters: Ku-band
Number of transponders: 24
Transponders bandwidth at –1dB, MHz: 54
Transponders output power, W: 103,5
Launch date: launched on 29 December, 2003, entered operation on 9 March, 2004

Coverage Maps Steerable Beam 1 coverage

Steerable Beam 2