# Amazonas 5

> Spanish communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q25449342](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25449342)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazonas_5)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/amazonas-5

## Summary
Amazonas 5 is a Spanish geostationary communications satellite operated by Hispasat. It was manufactured by Lanteris Space Systems and Maxar Technologies, has a launch mass of about 5,900 kg, and was launched on 2017-09-11 aboard a Proton-M with a Briz‑M upper stage.

## Key Facts
- Amazonas 5 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Hispasat.  
- Launch date: 2017-09-11 (rocket launch significant event).  
- Launch vehicle: Proton-M with Briz‑M space tug; launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.  
- Launch catalog number (SCN/NORAD): 42934.  
- COSPAR ID: 2017-053A.  
- Launch mass: 5,900 kilograms.  
- Manufacturers: Lanteris Space Systems and Maxar Technologies.  
- Country of origin / operator country: Spain.  
- Alias: AMAZONAS 5.  
- Official operator web page: https://www.hispasat.com/en/satellite-fleet/amazonas-5 (English).

## FAQs
### Q: What is Amazonas 5?
A: Amazonas 5 is a Spanish communications satellite placed in geostationary orbit and operated by Hispasat.

### Q: When and how was Amazonas 5 launched?
A: Amazonas 5 was launched on 2017-09-11 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 aboard a Russian Proton-M launch vehicle with a Briz‑M upper stage.

### Q: Who built and operates Amazonas 5?
A: Amazonas 5 was manufactured by Lanteris Space Systems and Maxar Technologies and is operated by the Spanish satellite operator Hispasat.

## Why It Matters
Amazonas 5 is significant as a geostationary communications satellite serving the fleet of Spain’s national operator, Hispasat. Operating from geostationary orbit allows the satellite to maintain a fixed position relative to Earth’s surface, which is essential for continuous communications links used in broadcasting, data services, and other persistent satellite communications applications. Its 5,900 kg launch mass and construction by established manufacturers (Lanteris Space Systems and Maxar Technologies) reflect a substantial platform contributing to Hispasat’s capabilities. The satellite was launched on a heavy-lift Proton‑M vehicle with a Briz‑M upper stage from Baikonur on 2017-09-11, illustrating international launch logistics and collaboration. As part of Hispasat’s fleet, Amazonas 5 represents a strategic asset for Spanish satellite operations and geostationary communications infrastructure.

## Notable For
- Being a geostationary communications satellite operated by Spain’s Hispasat.  
- Launch on 2017-09-11 using a Russian Proton‑M launch vehicle with a Briz‑M upper stage from Baikonur Site 200.  
- Relatively large launch mass of approximately 5,900 kg.  
- Manufactured through a program involving Lanteris Space Systems and Maxar Technologies.

## Body

### Overview
- Name: Amazonas 5 (alias: AMAZONAS 5).  
- Type: Geostationary communications satellite (instance of geostationary satellite).  
- Operator: Hispasat (Spanish satellite operator).  
- Country of origin / operator country: Spain.

### Manufacture and Design
- Manufacturers: Lanteris Space Systems and Maxar Technologies.  
- Launch mass: 5,900 kg.

### Launch and Orbit
- Launch date: 2017-09-11.  
- Launch vehicle: Proton‑M.  
- Upper stage / space tug: Briz‑M.  
- Launch site / start point: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.  
- Orbit: Geostationary orbit (satellite_of: geostationary orbit).

### Identifiers and Catalog Entries
- SCN / NORAD catalog number: 42934.  
- COSPAR ID: 2017-053A.  
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11b6sys2nk.  
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "42934"].  
- Wikidata description: Spanish communications satellite.  
- Wikipedia title: Amazonas 5.  
- Wikipedia languages available (not exhaustive): de, en, es, lv, pt.

### Operator Resources
- Official operator page: https://www.hispasat.com/en/satellite-fleet/amazonas-5 (English; archived copy available).

### Significant Events
- Rocket launch on 2017-09-11 (qualifier for significant_event).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Satbeams](https://www.satbeams.com/satellites?norad=42934)