28946 - EUTELSAT 9A

EUTELSAT 9A is a European geostationary communications satellite that was launched by an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from Kourou at 22:32 UT on 11 March 2006. The 4.1 tonne (with fuel) satellite provides video and internet services to Europe through its 38 Ku-band transponders after parking over 13 degrees E longitude.

Alternate Names

Hot Bird 7A

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2006-03-11
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana