Satellite Name |
Eutelsat W48 (ex Eurobird 9, HB2, Hotbird 2, Hot Bird 2, Eurobird 9) |
Status |
Ex Satellite Name |
Mission Type |
Communication |
Orbit |
Geostationary |
Position |
48.4 ° 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 |
Atlas 2A |
Launch Site |
Cape Canaveral |
Launch Date |
21.11.1996 |
Satellite Lifetime |
14 Year (Planned lifetime has expired.) |
Mass |
2915 Kg |
Transponders |
Ku Band Transponders : 20
|
Downlink Frequency |
Unknown |
Uplink Frequency |
Unknown |
Beacon Frequency |
Unknown |
Norad Number |
24665 |
Cospar Number |
1996-067A |