Eutelsat 21B
| Names | Eutelsat W6A (pre-launch) Eutelsat 21B (2012–present) |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communication |
| Operator | Eutelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 2012-062B |
| SATCAT no. | 38992 |
| Website | www |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
Spacebus 4000C3 | |
| Manufacturer | Thales Alenia Space |
| Launch mass | 5,012 kilograms (11,050 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 10 November 2012, 21:05:07 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5ECA |
| Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 21.5° East (2012–present) |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 40 Ku-band |
Eutelsat 21B, previously known as Eutelsat W6A, is a French
direct to home broadcasting services from geostationary orbit at a longitude of 21.5 degrees east. It replaced the Eutelsat 21A
spacecraft which was launched in 1999.
Eutelsat 21B was constructed by
Spacebus-4000C3 satellite bus. It had a mass at launch of 5,012 kilograms (11,050 lb) and is expected to operate for at least 15 years. The satellite carries 40 Ku-band transponders,[1] which are used to broadcast satellite television and radio to Europe, North Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East.[2]
Eutelsat 21B was originally ordered as Eutelsat W6A, as part of the
apogee motor
.
References
- ^ Krebs, Gunter. "Eutelsat 21B (Eutelsat W6A)". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ "EUTELSAT 21B satellite". The Fleet. Eutelsat. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ "TWO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SATELLITES READY FOR LAUNCH" (PDF). Arianespace. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
External links
- IMS Official provider's site
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