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Eutelsat W3B

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
37206 / 2010-056A
Operator
Eutelsat Communications S.A.

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
16° E (92° E)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Thales Group
Model
Spacebus-4000C3
Mass
5400 kg

Launch

Launch date
28 Oct 2010
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 ECA
Design life
15 yr

Comment

3 Ka-band and 53 Ku-band transponders to provide broadcast and telecommunications services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. W3B developed a leak in the propulsion system directly after launch and was declared a total loss.