Satellite Name |
Hotbird 3 |
Status |
Ex Satellite Name |
Mission Type |
Communication |
Orbit |
Geostationary |
Position |
10.0 ° East |
Country |
International |
Operator |
Eutelsat Communications S.A. |
Satellite Manufacturer |
Airbus Defence and Space (EADS - European Aeronautic Defence and Space)
|
Model (BUS) |
Eurostar 2000+ |
Launch Vehicle |
Ariane 44LP |
Launch Site |
Guiana Space Centre |
Launch Date |
02.09.1997 |
Satellite Lifetime |
15 Year (Planned lifetime has expired.) |
Mass |
2900 Kg |
Transponders |
Ku Band Transponders : 20
|
Downlink Frequency |
Unknown |
Uplink Frequency |
Unknown |
Beacon Frequency |
Unknown |
Norad Number |
24931 |
Cospar Number |
1997-049A |