SATCOMBw
SATCOMBw
Satellites
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Basic Information
Name
SATCOMBw
Designation
SATCOMBw
Alternate Designation
ComSatBw
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Airbus Group
Date of Introduction
2010
Description
The SATCOMBw 3 is the next generation of German secure communications satellite intended to enter service in the late 2020s and remain in service into the 2040s. The new satellites will be build utilizing the Eurostar Neo platform weighing around six tons and with a service life of roughly 15 years. In July 2024, the German Army awarded Airbus Defense and Space a 2.1 billion Euro contract for the SATCOMBw 3 program. At least two Geostationary satellites should be delivered under this program.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Under Development
Origin
Germany
Contractor
Airbus Defence and Space
Total Production
2
Unitary Cost
1 billion Euro
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight
6,000 kilogram
Time — Service Life
15 year
Variants
Variant 1
SATCOMBw 3
Variant 2
SATCOMBw
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000210
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
6000 kg
Operators (1)
Germany
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