| HYLAS 2 | |
| Mission Type: | Communication[1] |
| Operator: | Avanti Communications |
| Cospar Id: | 2012-043B |
| Mission Duration: | 15 years |
| Spacecraft Bus: | STAR-2 |
| Manufacturer: | Orbital Sciences Corporation |
| Power: | 5 KW[2] |
| Launch Site: | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Launch Contractor: | Arianespace |
| Orbit Reference: | Geocentric |
| Orbit Regime: | Geostationary |
| Orbit Longitude: | 31.0° East |
| Apsis: | gee |
| Trans Band: | 24 + 6 (NATO K band) |
HYLAS 2 is a geostationary High throughput satellite operated by Avanti Communications. HYLAS, an acronym for Highly Adaptable Satellite, was launched on Ariane 5 from Guyana Space Centre at Kourou, French Guiana, on 2 August 2012.
HYLAS 2 was constructed by Orbital Sciences Corporation on the STAR-2 platform for the UK telecommunications company Avanti Communications Plc.
HYLAS 2 features 4 active and 6 gateway Ka beams covering Northern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. HYLAS 2 is also equipped with steerable spot-beams to direct extra capacity in required areas when needed.[3] [4]