Satellite Name |
Arabsat 2D (ex Eurobird 2, Hotbird 5) |
Status |
Ex Satellite Name |
Mission Type |
Communication |
Orbit |
Geostationary |
Position |
25.8 ° East |
Country |
International |
Operator |
Arab Satellite Communications Organization |
Satellite Manufacturer |
Airbus Defence and Space (EADS - European Aeronautic Defence and Space)
|
Model (BUS) |
Eurostar 2000+ |
Launch Vehicle |
Atlas 2A |
Launch Site |
Cape Canaveral |
Launch Date |
09.10.1998 |
Satellite Lifetime |
15 Year (Planned lifetime has expired.) |
Mass |
3000 Kg |
Transponders |
Ku Band Transponders : 20
|
Downlink Frequency |
Unknown |
Uplink Frequency |
Unknown |
Beacon Frequency |
Unknown |
Norad Number |
25495 |
Cospar Number |
1998-057A |