Gorizont
Gorizont is the Russian geosynchronous communications satellite system. These satellites provide telephone, telegraph, and facsimile communications services, in addition to relaying TV and radio broadcasts. Gorizont also supports maritime and international communications.
Payload
Seven transponders. 260 GHz total bandwidth. 195 W total transponder power with EIRP of 28 to 38.5 dBW. Frequency bands: 6/4, 14/11, 1.6/1.5 GHz.
| Country of Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer(s) | NPO PM |
| Orbit | Geosynchronous |
| Design Life | 3 years |
Launch Facts
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| Name | Int'l Desig. | Date | Site | Vehicle | Orbit | Mass(kg) |
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| Gorizont 1 | 1978-118A | 12/19/78 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | HEO | 4000 |
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| Gorizont 2 | 1979-062A | 7/5/79 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 4000 |
| Statsionar 4 | ||||||
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| Gorizont 3 | 1979-105A | 12/28/79 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 4000 |
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| Gorizont 4 | 1980-049A | 6/14/80 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2880 |
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| Gorizont 5 | 1982-020A | 3/15/82 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | |
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| Gorizont 6 | 1982-103A | 10/20/82 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 4000 |
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| Gorizont 7 | 1983-066A | 7/1/83 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | |
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| Gorizont 8 | 1983-118A | 11/30/83 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | |
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| Gorizont 9 | 1984-041A | 4/22/84 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2000 |
| 53 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 10 | 1984-078A | 8/1/84 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2000 |
| 80 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 11 | 1985-007A | 1/18/85 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2000 |
| 140 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 12 | 1986-044A | 6/10/86 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2000 |
| 345 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 13 | 1986-090A | 11/18/86 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2000 |
| 90 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 14 | 1987-040A | 5/11/87 | Tyuratam | SL-13 | GEO | 2000 |
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| Gorizont 15 | 1988-028A | 3/31/88 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2000 |
| 346 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 16 | 1988-071A | 8/18/88 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2000 |
| 80 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 17 | 1989-004A | 1/26/89 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2120 |
| 53 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 18 | 1989-052A | 7/5/89 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2120 |
| 140 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 19 | 1989-081A | 9/28/89 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2120 |
| 97.5 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 20 | 1990-054A | 6/20/90 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 90 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 21 | 1990-094A | 11/3/90 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 90 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 22 | 1990-102A | 11/23/90 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 40 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 23 | 1991-046A | 7/2/91 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 103 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 24 | 1991-074A | 10/23/91 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 80 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 25 | 1992-017A | 4/2/92 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 103 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 26 | 1992-043A | 7/14/92 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 349 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 27 | 1992-082A | 11/27/92 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 53 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 28 | 1993-069A | 10/28/93 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 90 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 29 | 1993-072A | 11/18/93 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| 130 deg E; leased to Rimsat Corp. | ||||||
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| Gorizont 30 | 1994-030A | 5/20/94 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | 2125 |
| Leased to Rimsat Corp. | ||||||
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| Gorizont 31 | 1996-005A | 1/25/96 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | |
| 40 deg E | ||||||
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| Gorizont 32 | 1996-034A | 5/25/96 | Tyuratam | SL-12 | GEO | |
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