SatbeamsSatbeamsSatbeamsSatbeams
SatellitesFootprintsChannelsNews
Contact Us
Satellites
All orbits · 0 satellites/ to search
Satellites
All orbits · 0 satellites/ to search
SatbeamsSatbeams

Satellite intelligenceLive

Explore

  • Satellites
  • Footprints
  • NGSO Tracking
  • Channels
  • Enterprise
  • News
  • Contact

About

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Statement
  • Disclaimers
  • Copyright
  • Credits & Data Sources
  • Deleting your account
© 2026 Satbeams SRL. Satbeams® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.

Eutelsat W3B

failed

Identification

Position16° E (120.8° W)
NORAD / COSPAR37206 / 2010-056A
OperatorEutelsat Communications S.A.
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerThales Group
ModelSpacebus-4000C3
Mass5400 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

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.

Lifetime
28 Oct 2010Launched
15 yrDesign life
15.9 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Oct 2025End of life
Design lifetime exceeded by 0.9 years
View footprints