Atlantic Bird 1 [Arianespace]
Atlantic Bird 1 [Arianespace] |
With twenty channels, the Atlantic Bird 1 satellite was primarily designed to provide
telecommunications services between Europe and the Americas. Its American coverage
comprises North and South American zones. Its European coverage encompasses Europe, North
Africa and the near Middle East. Offering high flexibility, the satellite supports
telecommunications networks spanning the two continents, providing a virtual common
coverage and channel space.
| Nation: | International |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Eutelsat |
| Contractors: | Alenia Spazio |
| Equipment: | 24 active Ku-band transponders |
| Configuration: | GeoBus (Italsat Bus) |
| Propulsion: | S400 |
| Lifetime: | 15 years |
| Mass: | 2600 kg |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launcher | Remarks: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bird 1 | 28.08.2002 | Ko ELA-3 | Ariane-5G | with MSG 1, MFD |
Further Eutelsat missions:
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Last update: 27.09.2009
Contact: gunter.krebs@skyrocket.de
© Gunter Dirk Krebs