Hispasat Eyeing Q2 or Q3 2017 Launch of 30W-6

Hispasat expects to launch its Hispasat 30W-6 satellite in Q2 or Q3 2017 to replace Hispasat 30W-4, the company said in an FCC International Bureau filing Friday, asking that the satellite be added to the Permitted Space Station List. In its application, Hispasat also asked for a declaratory ruling allowing the use of extended 13.75-14 GHz Ku capacity, 6725-7025/4500-4800 MHz and 13-13.25/11.2-11.45 GHz capacity on 30W-6, and for access to the U.S. market. Hispasat said 30W-6 will operate at 30 degrees west, where 30W-4 is now, and 30W-4 will relocate to another orbital slot or be used as a backup to 30W-6.