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Eurobird 2
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Satellite Name:
Eurobird 2 (HotBird 5, Eurobird 2, Arabsat 2D, Hot Bird 5)
Status:
active
Position:
26° E (25.5° E)
Norad:
25495
Cospar number:
1998-057A
Operator:
European Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT)
Launch date:
10-Sep-98
Launch site:
Cape Canaveral
Launch vehicle:
Atlas 2A (Atlas IIA)
Launch mass (kg):
2995
Dry mass (kg):
1700
Manufacturer:
EADS Astrium
Model (bus):
Eurostar-2000+
Orbit:
GEO
Expected lifetime:
12 yrs.
Call sign:
Beacon(s):
11701H
Details:
20 Ku-band transponders to provide business services, satellite news gathering and television and radio programme distribution.
Beams:
Ku-band Fixed Beam (active)
Ku-band Super Beam (active)
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