Eutelsat 70B

Also known as E70B, W5A, Eutelsat W5A

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 39020 / 2012-069A
Operator: Eutelsat Communications S.A.

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 70° E (70.5° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Airbus Defence and Space
Model: Eurostar-3000
Mass: 5250 kg

Launch

Launch date: 03 Dec 2012
Launch site: Sea Launch (Odyssey platform)
Launch vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Design life: 15 yr

Comment

48 Ku-band transponders to provide Voice/data networks, Broadband applications, Governmental services and Professional Video services to Europe, Middle-East, Central Asia, Far East/Australia and Central Africa