| Satellite Name |
Eutelsat 4A (ex Eurobird 4A, Eutelsat W1) |
| Status |
Retired |
| Mission Type |
Communication |
| Orbit |
Geostationary |
| Position |
4.0 ° 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 44P |
| Launch Site |
Guiana Space Centre |
| Launch Date |
06.09.2000 |
| Satellite Lifetime |
12 Year (Planned lifetime has expired.) |
| Mass |
3250 Kg |
| Transponders |
Ku Band Transponders : 28
|
| Downlink Frequency |
Unknown |
| Uplink Frequency |
Unknown |
| Beacon Frequency |
Unknown |
| Norad Number |
26487 |
| Cospar Number |
2000-052A |
