# Ekspress-AT1

> Russian communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q14130031](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14130031)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekspress-AT1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ekspress-at1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Ekspress-AT1**:

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## Summary  
Ekspress-AT1 is a Russian direct-broadcast communications satellite launched in 2014. It operates in geostationary orbit, providing satellite TV broadcasts for home reception. The satellite was built by JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev and Thales Alenia Space and is operated by the Russian Satellite Communications Company.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 15, 2014  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-M rocket with Briz-M space tug  
- **Mass**: 1,672 kilograms  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit  
- **Manufacturers**: JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev and Thales Alenia Space  
- **Operator**: Russian Satellite Communications Company  
- **Power Source**: Solar array generating 5,600 watts  
- **Spacecraft Bus**: Ekspress-1000NTB  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2014-010A  
- **Followed By**: Ekspress-AT2  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Ekspress-AT1?  
A: Ekspress-AT1 is a direct-broadcast satellite designed to deliver satellite TV signals for home reception across Russia and neighboring regions.  

### Q: Who operates Ekspress-AT1?  
A: The satellite is operated by the Russian Satellite Communications Company, a state-owned enterprise responsible for Russia's satellite communications infrastructure.  

### Q: Where was Ekspress-AT1 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24 in Kazakhstan aboard a Proton-M rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
Ekspress-AT1 plays a critical role in Russia's satellite communications network, ensuring reliable TV broadcasting services nationwide. As part of the Ekspress satellite series, it supports digital television, internet, and multimedia services, enhancing connectivity in remote areas. Its successful deployment reinforced Russia's domestic satellite capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign infrastructure. The satellite's geostationary positioning allows for consistent coverage, making it a key asset for broadcasting and telecommunications.  

## Notable For  
- One of the first satellites in the Ekspress-AT series, paving the way for successors like Ekspress-AT2.  
- Built collaboratively by Russian (JSC ISS Reshetnev) and European (Thales Alenia Space) manufacturers.  
- Uses the Ekspress-1000NTB bus, a reliable platform for communications satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **March 15, 2014**, from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24**.  
- Carried by a **Proton-M** rocket with **Briz-M** upper stage.  
- Achieved **geostationary orbit** for stable broadcasting coverage.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 1,672 kg  
- **Power**: Solar arrays generating **5,600 watts**.  
- **Spacecraft Bus**: Ekspress-1000NTB, a standardized platform for communications satellites.  

### Operational Role  
- Provides **direct-broadcast TV services** across Russia.  
- Operated by **Russian Satellite Communications Company**.  
- Part of the broader **Ekspress** satellite fleet.  

### Manufacturers and Partners  
- **Primary Contractor**: JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev (Russia).  
- **Payload Contributor**: Thales Alenia Space (Europe).  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/ekspress-at-1.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report