The satellite has a mass of 1,947 kg (4,292 lb), provides 6.3 kilowatts to its payload, and a planned operational lifespan of 15 years.

The satellite carried 38 transponders: 16 operating in the C-band of the electromagnetic spectrum, 20 in the Ku-band and 2 in the L-band.

[3] The satellite is designed to provide TV and radio broadcasting services, data transmission, multimedia services, telephony, and mobile communications.

[4] Roscosmos announced on 9 September 2020, that the Ekspress-80 satellite was damaged during its transfer to geostationary orbit, probably by space debris.

The satellite entered in service at orbital position 80° East on 15 March 2021.