It is located at 75 degrees East. The satellite entered commercial service in November 1999. The satellite s lifetime is 15 years. The satellite is monitored by the Shipka station in Bulgaria. A 4 year commitment from the customer for the entire capacity is required.
Coverage is from Americas to Americas.
This offer is valid until March 10 2001.Transatlantic routes are served. The satellite is located at 14 degrees West. The zone beam of the Express-2 satellite covers most of North Africa and the Near East, as well as the whole of Europe and the US East Coast. The maximum e.i.r.p. Express-2 was placed in service in late 1994.