Avanti readies Ka-band satellite for March launch

Avanti Communications confirmed that its HYLAS 4 satellite has arrived safely in French Guiana ahead of a scheduled launch in March.

The Avanti HYLAS 4 is a Ka-band satellite that will provide coverage over Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It has 64 active fixed beams and four independent steerable beams and is designed for:

• Backhaul services for mobile network operators
• Wholesale broadband for ISPs
• Connectivity for governments (civil and defence)
• High-speed broadband services for the enterprise market
• Infill capacity for satellite operators

The spacecraft was built by Orbital ATK.