Successful Launch of EUTELSAT 70B Satellite by Sea Launch
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Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:49:01 AM
Successful Launch of EUTELSAT 70B Satellite by Sea Launch
PARIS, December 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that its EUTELSAT 70B
satellite has been successfully delivered into orbit by a Zenit-3SL rocket operated by Sea
Launch AG from the ocean-based Odyssey Launch Platform in international waters of the
Pacific Ocean.
Lift-off of the rocket carrying the 5.2 tonne satellite took place on Monday 3
December at 20.44 GMT/UTC. After a 1-hour 6-minute flight, the Zenit-3SL booster released
EUTELSAT 70B into geosynchronous transfer orbit. Partial deployment of the solar array was
carried out successfully approximately two hours after spacecraft separation.
Following early orbit operations managed by Eutelsat and Astrium engineers and which
include circularising the satellite's orbit, fully extending the solar arrays and
deploying the antennas, EUTELSAT 70B will undergo a full series of in-orbit tests. The
latest satellite to Eutelsat's fleet is expected to enter full commercial service in
mid-January 2013.
Commenting after launch and the first manoeuvres, Eutelsat CEO, Michel de Rosen said:
"We are delighted to announce that EUTELSAT 70B is on its way to 70.5 degrees East and
thank Sea Launch, Energia Logistics and RSC Energia for this flawless launch. With a
footprint connecting Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, EUTELSAT 70B will be a powerful
asset to our in-orbit resources. Its reach into Asia will also be a strong complement to
the EUTELSAT 172A satellite integrated into our fleet in September following the
acquisition of this satellite from GE Capital."
Built for Eutelsat by Astrium using its E3000 platform, EUTELSAT 70B is designed to
optimise resources from the 70.5degree(s) East orbital slot. With high frequency reuse,
four powerful regional beams connected to 48 Ku-band transponders are located on a single
platform, more than doubling current capacity at 70.5degree(s) East for data and
government services, broadband access, GSM backhauling and professional video exchanges.
EUTELSAT 70B will replace the EUTELSAT 70A satellite which will subsequently be
redeployed to another location for continued commercial service.
Photos available on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eutelsat_communications
About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 29 satellites that provide
coverage across Europe, as well as the Middle East, Africa and significant parts of Asia
and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators. As of
30 September 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting 4,400 television channels to
over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The
Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications
services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet
Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates high speed Internet services through teleports
in France and Italy that serve consumers, enterprises, local communities, government
agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 750 commercial, technical and
operational professionals. This culturally diverse staff comprises employees from 30
countries. http://www.eutelsat.com
Eutelsat Communications
CONTACT: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, mecuer@eutelsat.fr; Investors and analysts: Lisa Finas, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com; Leonard Wapler, Tel: +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com
PARIS, December 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that its EUTELSAT 70B
satellite has been successfully delivered into orbit by a Zenit-3SL rocket operated by Sea
Launch AG from the ocean-based Odyssey Launch Platform in international waters of the
Pacific Ocean.
Lift-off of the rocket carrying the 5.2 tonne satellite took place on Monday 3
December at 20.44 GMT/UTC. After a 1-hour 6-minute flight, the Zenit-3SL booster released
EUTELSAT 70B into geosynchronous transfer orbit. Partial deployment of the solar array was
carried out successfully approximately two hours after spacecraft separation.
Following early orbit operations managed by Eutelsat and Astrium engineers and which
include circularising the satellite's orbit, fully extending the solar arrays and
deploying the antennas, EUTELSAT 70B will undergo a full series of in-orbit tests. The
latest satellite to Eutelsat's fleet is expected to enter full commercial service in
mid-January 2013.
Commenting after launch and the first manoeuvres, Eutelsat CEO, Michel de Rosen said:
"We are delighted to announce that EUTELSAT 70B is on its way to 70.5 degrees East and
thank Sea Launch, Energia Logistics and RSC Energia for this flawless launch. With a
footprint connecting Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, EUTELSAT 70B will be a powerful
asset to our in-orbit resources. Its reach into Asia will also be a strong complement to
the EUTELSAT 172A satellite integrated into our fleet in September following the
acquisition of this satellite from GE Capital."
Built for Eutelsat by Astrium using its E3000 platform, EUTELSAT 70B is designed to
optimise resources from the 70.5degree(s) East orbital slot. With high frequency reuse,
four powerful regional beams connected to 48 Ku-band transponders are located on a single
platform, more than doubling current capacity at 70.5degree(s) East for data and
government services, broadband access, GSM backhauling and professional video exchanges.
EUTELSAT 70B will replace the EUTELSAT 70A satellite which will subsequently be
redeployed to another location for continued commercial service.
Photos available on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eutelsat_communications
About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 29 satellites that provide
coverage across Europe, as well as the Middle East, Africa and significant parts of Asia
and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators. As of
30 September 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting 4,400 television channels to
over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The
Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications
services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet
Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates high speed Internet services through teleports
in France and Italy that serve consumers, enterprises, local communities, government
agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 750 commercial, technical and
operational professionals. This culturally diverse staff comprises employees from 30
countries. http://www.eutelsat.com
Eutelsat Communications
CONTACT: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, mecuer@eutelsat.fr; Investors and analysts: Lisa Finas, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com; Leonard Wapler, Tel: +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com