Rendering of BulgariaSat 1. Photo: SSL.

Space Systems Loral (SSL) announced that the BulgariaSat 1 satellite, designed and built for Bulgaria Sat, has arrived at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where it will launch aboard a flight-proven Falcon 9 in June. BulgariaSat 1 will be Bulgaria’s first satellite.

BulgariaSat 1 will provide Direct-to-Home (DTH) television and telecommunications services in the Balkans and other European regions. The satellite carries 30 Ku-band Broadcasting Satellite Service (BSS) transponders to broaden the availability of services such as High Definition (HD) television. Based on the SSL 1300 platform, Bulgaria Sat expects the satellite to provide service for 15 years or more.

Bulgaria Sat is an affiliate of Bulsatcom, which is the largest provider of pay TV services in Bulgaria.

“BulgariaSat 1 is an essential part of Bulsatcom’s strategy to expand high quality TV and communications offerings to meet customer demand,” said Maxim Zayakov, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bulgaria Sat.