// GEO · EAST
40°E
Russian Satellite Communications Company
Implied valuation
low confidence| Arc desirability | Middle East / West Asia | ×1.25 |
| Occupancy | 1 co-located satellite | ×1.12 |
| Operator | Tier-1 operator | ×1.30 |
| Spectrum | Ku/C-band | ×1.32 |
| Scarcity | Congestion score 38 | ×1.19 |
Heuristic estimate from public data, not a market quote. A baseline is multiplied by arc desirability, occupancy, operator tier, spectrum, and arc scarcity. See the methodology in docs.
Russian state broadcast and government position covering East Africa and the Middle East. Carries federal broadcasting mandates across Siberia and serves as a relay hub for Russian diplomatic and government networks. The 40°E arc also reaches into the Horn of Africa and Arabian Peninsula.
Co-located satellites (1)
| Satellite | Launched |
|---|---|
Express-AM7 | 15 |
Satellite names, operators, and positions from UCS Satellite Database (May 2023). FCC authorization data from the FCC Approved Space Station List. Satellite identifiers (NORAD/COSPAR) omitted; UCS identifier accuracy has not been independently verified. Curated descriptions and valuations from Clarke.