Also known as E21A, W6, Eutelsat W6, Eutelsat W3, Eutelsat 21A
deorbited
Identification
Position48° E (93.8° W)
NORAD / COSPAR25673 / 1999-018A
OperatorEutelsat Communications S.A.
OrbitGEO
Hardware
ManufacturerThales Group
ModelSpacebus-3000B2
Mass2490 kg
Dry mass1380 kg
Launch
Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS
Launch vehicleAtlas 2AS (Atlas IIAS)
Beacons
11199.5H12501H
Comment
24 Ku-band transponders providing broadcasting, telecommunications, direct-to-home tv and business services to Europe, Atlantic Islands, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
