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The ACeS system uses a Garuda geostationary satellite incorporating state-of-the-art design and production techniques to maximize communications capability. The Garuda satellite provides 11,000 simultaneous telephone channels and is capable of supporting up to 2 million subscribers. Utilizing the Lockheed Martin Corporation A2100XX spacecraft bus and weighing approximately 4500 kg, the Garuda Satellite is one of the most powerful commercial communication satellites ever produced.
The Garuda satellite was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, by International Launch Services via the Proton rocket with a Block 1 DM upper stage on February 12, 2000. With a service life designed to be 12 years, the communications payload features two 12-meter antennas which will provides links with the user terminals via 140 satellite spot beams. The payload also features an advanced digital signal processor for on-board routing and switching of calls to spot beams.
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