Together with the Hispasat 1C it formed a constellation in order to strengthen communication ties between the American continent (particularly South America) and the Iberian Peninsula for both governmental and private uses.

It is shaped as a rectangular prism whose lateral faces allocate four Silicon retractable solar panels capable of providing 7 kW (end of life) directly to the two sets of regulated power supplies.

It develops a thrust between 340 N and 440 N.[15][16] Additionally, the satellite also contains 14 secondary bipropellant S10-18 engines for ABM and aspect control.

It is intended to strengthen communications between the American continent Spain for government, commercial and military use.

[21] During its service life it is being monitored from Hispasat's Satellite Control Centre in Arganda del Rey (Madrid).