Express AM 22

A new broadcasting and communications Express-AM22 satellite is produced by NPO PM named after Academician M. Reshetnev jointly with Alcatel Space under the order of Russian Satellite Communications Company. The satellite is produced in the context of the Program for Renovation of National Constellation to be executed over a time period of 2002–2005. The 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. EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power)