BulgariaSat-1 delivers high-performance satellite services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
BulgariaSat-1 is our state-of-the-art geostationary communications satellite, launched in 2017 to deliver high-performance services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
Watch the historic launch of Bulgaria's first geostationary communications satellite
Detailed specifications of the BulgariaSat-1 satellite
| Manufacturer | SSL (Space Systems Loral) |
| Platform | SSL 1300 |
| Launch Date | June 23, 2017 |
| Launch Vehicle | SpaceX Falcon 9 |
| Design Life | 15+ years |
| Ku-band FSS | 3 transponders |
| Ku-band BSS | 30 transponders |
| Total Capacity | 33 transponders |
| Frequency Band | Ku-band |
| Services | DTH, VSAT, Broadband |
| Orbital Position | 1.9° East |
| Orbit Type | Geostationary (GEO) |
| Coverage | Europe, MENA, Africa |
| Beam Type | High-power regional |
| Polarization | Linear |