Satellite Name: Eutelsat 25B (E25B, Eurobird 2A, Es'hail 1) Status: planned Position: 26° E (25.5° E) Norad: Cospar number: Operator:Eutelsat Communications S.A. Launch date: 1-Apr-2013 - 30-Jun-2013 (Estimated) Launch site:Guiana Space Center Launch vehicle:Ariane 5 ECA Launch mass (kg): Dry mass (kg): Manufacturer:Space Systems Loral (SSL) Model (bus):LS-1300 Orbit: GEO Expected lifetime: 15 yrs.
Call sign: Beacon(s): Details:
32 Ku-band and 14 Ka-band transponders to provide services to Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. Satellite owned and to be operated with ictQatar