# ELiTeBus-1000

> model of spacecraft bus manufactured by Thales Alenia Space

**Wikidata**: [Q125698667](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125698667)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/elitebus-1000

## Summary
ELiTeBus-1000 is a spacecraft bus model manufactured by Thales Alenia Space, designed primarily for use with communications satellites. Also known by the alias Extended LifeTime Bus, the model is based on the PROTEUS bus platform and entered service on October 19, 2010.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Defined as both a spacecraft model and a subclass of spacecraft bus.
- **Primary Use:** Designed for deployment as a communications satellite.
- **Manufacturer:** Transitioned from Alcatel Alenia Space (until 2007) to Thales Alenia Space (starting in 2007).
- **Design Heritage:** The bus is based on the PROTEUS platform.
- **Alias:** Referred to as the "Extended LifeTime Bus."
- **Service Entry Date:** October 19, 2010.
- **Parent Class:** Spacecraft bus (the infrastructure providing locations for payloads and service modules).

## FAQs
**What is the ELiTeBus-1000 used for?**
This bus model is utilized specifically as the infrastructure for communications satellites, supporting the payload and service module sections of the spacecraft.

**Who manufactures the ELiTeBus-1000?**
The spacecraft bus is manufactured by Thales Alenia Space, though production was previously handled by Alcatel Alenia Space until 2007.

**What platform is the ELiTeBus-1000 based on?**
The design is derived from the PROTEUS bus platform, serving as a basis for its architecture.

**When did the ELiTeBus-1000 enter service?**
The model marked its service entry on October 19, 2010.

**Does the ELiTeBus-1000 have any other names?**
Yes, it is also known by the alias "Extended LifeTime Bus."

## Why It Matters
The ELiTeBus-1000 serves as a standardized infrastructure for multiple-production spacecraft, specifically in the communications sector. By utilizing a common bus model, manufacturers can streamline the integration of payloads and experiments. The transition of its manufacturing from Alcatel Alenia Space to Thales Alenia Space in 2007 reflects the consolidation and evolution of the aerospace industry's primary entities.

## Notable For
- Being a direct derivative of the PROTEUS bus architecture.
- Adopting the "Extended LifeTime Bus" alias, suggesting a focus on operational duration.
- Managing a distinct manufacturing transition between Alcatel Alenia Space and Thales Alenia Space during the 2007 calendar year.

## Body
### Classification and Function
The ELiTeBus-1000 falls under the classification of a spacecraft bus, which acts as the general model or physical framework for multiple-production spacecraft. As a spacecraft bus, it provides the necessary infrastructure, including locations for the payload—typically space experiments or instruments—and the service module section. The entity is specifically defined as an instance of a spacecraft model and a subclass of the broader spacecraft bus category.

### Manufacturing History
The production of the ELiTeBus-1000 involves a transition between two major aerospace entities. Manufacturing was originally conducted by Alcatel Alenia Space, a role that ended in 2007. Following this period, Thales Alenia Space assumed the role of manufacturer, a position it holds as the preferred label, starting in 2007.

### Technical Specifications and Deployment
Technically, the ELiTeBus-1000 is based on the PROTEUS bus platform. It is designed for use as a communications satellite. The model is also recognized by the alias "Extended LifeTime Bus." It achieved service entry on October 19, 2010, marking its operational availability.

## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sat/thales-alenia_elite.htm)