Eutelsat 113 West A

Also known as E113WA, Satmex 6

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 29162 / 2006-020A
Call sign: S2695
Operator: Eutelsat Communications S.A.

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 113° W (101.5° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model: LS-1300SX
Mass: 5456 kg
Dry mass: 2310 kg

Launch

Launch date: 27 May 2006
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Design life: 15 yr

Beacons

4198.875V4199.5V11701.5V12199H

Comment

36 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide voice, data, and video services to Mexico, South America, and the continental United States. Following an anomaly on the satellite which occurred on 31st January 2024, it has ceased operations on the satellite.