27460 - EUTELSAT 5 WEST A

EUTELSAT 5 WEST A is a European geostationary communications spacecraft that was launched (along with N-Star 3) by an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou at 23:22 UT on 5 July 2002. It provides television and two-way Internet services to Europe, North Africa and Middle East through its 35 Ku-band and 10 C-band transponders after parking over 5 degrees W longitude.


Alternate Names

Atlantic Bird 3
Stellat 5

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2002-07-05
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana