# Hispasat 84W-1

> decommissioned Spanish geostationary communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1620715](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1620715)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispasat_1C)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hispasat-84w-1

## Summary
Hispasat 84W-1 is a decommissioned Spanish geostationary communications satellite that operated for approximately 17.3 years before being moved to a graveyard orbit in 2017. Also known as Hispasat 1C, it provided telecommunications services across multiple continents from its geostationary position.

## Key Facts
- Launched on February 3, 2000, at 23:30:01 UTC from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36 using an Atlas IIAS vehicle
- Had a launch mass of 3,113 kg and used the Spacebus-3000B2 spacecraft bus
- Manufactured by Alcatel Space (France) and operated by Hispasat (Spain)
- Featured two solar arrays providing 6,000 watts of power and an S400 thruster
- Exceeded its design life of 15 years, operating for approximately 17.3 years before decommissioning
- Was moved to a graveyard orbit on June 2, 2017, to become a derelict satellite
- Also known by the aliases Hispasat 1C and Hispasat 30W-3

## FAQs
### Q: What was Hispasat 84W-1 primarily used for?
A: Hispasat 84W-1 was a communications satellite designed to provide telecommunications services, including broadcast, broadband, and corporate communications across Europe and the Americas.

### Q: How long did Hispasat 84W-1 remain in operation?
A: The satellite operated for approximately 17.3 years, exceeding its design life of 15 years before being decommissioned and moved to a graveyard orbit on June 2, 2017.

### Q: Who manufactured and launched Hispasat 84W-1?
A: The satellite was manufactured by the French company Alcatel Space and launched by International Launch Services using an Atlas IIAS vehicle from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36 on February 3, 2000.

## Why It Matters
Hispasat 84W-1 represents a significant achievement in European satellite communications infrastructure. As part of the Hispasat fleet, it provided critical telecommunications services to multiple continents, connecting millions of users through broadcast, broadband, and corporate communications networks. Its 17.3-year operational lifespan exceeded its design specifications, demonstrating the reliability of Spacebus-3000B2 technology in harsh space environments. The satellite's end-of-life disposal by moving to a graveyard orbit also exemplifies responsible space debris management practices that have become essential as more satellites are deployed in geostationary orbit.

## Notable For
- Being a key component of Spain's satellite communications infrastructure for over 17 years
- Exceeding its design life by more than two years while maintaining operational capability
- Its successful transition to a graveyard orbit upon decommissioning, demonstrating responsible space debris management
- Featuring French-manufactured technology while serving a Spanish national operator, reflecting international collaboration in space technology
- Providing telecommunications services across Europe and the Americas from its geostationary position

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- Mass: 3,113 kg (at launch)
- Spacecraft bus: Spacebus-3000B2
- Power: Two solar arrays providing 6,000 watts total; S400 thruster for propulsion
- Orbit: Geostationary orbit
- COSPAR ID: 2000-007A
- NSSDCA ID: 2000-007A

### Development and Manufacturing
- Manufacturer: Alcatel Space (France)
- Country of origin: France (satellite manufactured in France but operated by Spanish company)
- Service life design: 15 years (operated for 17.3 years)

### Launch and Initial Operations
- Launch date: February 3, 2000, at 23:30:01 UTC
- Launch vehicle: Atlas IIAS (mission AC-158)
- Launch site: Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36
- Launch contractor: International Launch Services

### Operational History
- Service end: June 2, 2017 (decommissioning)
- Operator: Hispasat (Spanish satellite communications operator)
- Aliases: Hispasat 1C, Hispasat 30W-3

### End of Life
- Decommissioning date: June 2, 2017
- Disposal method: Moved to graveyard orbit
- Final status: Derelict satellite (nonfunctional but remains in orbit)

### Additional Information
- Site links count: 7
- Wikipedia languages available: Catalan, German, English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Portuguese
- Freebase ID: /m/05zxh3v
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "26071"]

## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/hispasat-1c.htm)
2. [Source](http://www.tbs-satellite.com/tse/online/sat_hispasat_1c.html)
3. Jonathan's Space Report
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. [Source](https://www.hispasat.com/es/sala-de-prensa/notas-de-prensa/archivo-2017/272/el-hispasat-1c-cumplio-su-mision-y-ha-sido-llevado-a-la-orbita-cementerio)