HOT BIRD-9 was "topped off" yesterday in the S5A fueling hall, which is located in the center of the Spaceport's S5 payload preparation building. The satellite will join Eutelsat's W2M spacecraft on Ariane 5's year-end flight from French Guiana, closing out Arianespace's launch activity for 2008. Built by EADS Astrium, HOT BIRD-9 carries a payload of 64 Ku-band transponders and will have a liftoff mass of 4,880 kg. The satellite's high emission power will support the relay of digital and new HD TV channels, along with interactive services, for reception by small DTH antennas, as well distribution through cable and community networks. The footprint is Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The three-axis stabilized satellite is designed for an operational lifetime of more than 15 years, with an end-of-life power of 14.5 kW. After its launch by Ariane 5, HOT BIRD-9 will be positioned at Eutelsat's premium video neighborhood orbital slot of 13° E.
Satnews Daily
November 11th, 2008
Getting Hotter Is HOT BIRD-9, Now Fueled
HOT BIRD-9 was "topped off" yesterday in the S5A fueling hall, which is located in the center of the Spaceport's S5 payload preparation building. The satellite will join Eutelsat's W2M spacecraft on Ariane 5's year-end flight from French Guiana, closing out Arianespace's launch activity for 2008. Built by EADS Astrium, HOT BIRD-9 carries a payload of 64 Ku-band transponders and will have a liftoff mass of 4,880 kg. The satellite's high emission power will support the relay of digital and new HD TV channels, along with interactive services, for reception by small DTH antennas, as well distribution through cable and community networks. The footprint is Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The three-axis stabilized satellite is designed for an operational lifetime of more than 15 years, with an end-of-life power of 14.5 kW. After its launch by Ariane 5, HOT BIRD-9 will be positioned at Eutelsat's premium video neighborhood orbital slot of 13° E.