hotbird 13g
The first satellite to be built under ESA’s Eurostar Neo programme has completed mechanical tests designed to demonstrate its ability to withstand the vibration that occurs during launch.
The satellite – called Eutelsat Hotbird 13F – is one of an identical pair developed by satellite manufacturer Airbus for satellite operator Eutelsat in an ESA Partnership Project.
The two satellites will reinforce and enhance the broadcast of more than a thousand television channels into homes across Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East after they are launched later this year, replacing three older satellites currently in geostationary orbit.
The mechanical tests were conducted by Airbus at its Astrolabe facilities in Toulouse, where the satellites earlier underwent thermal vacuum tests designed to demonstrate their ability to withstand the vacuum and extreme temperatures experienced in space. Experts from Airbus, ESA and Eutelsat supervised the tests.
The satellites are now in their flight configuration and will undergo thorough verification sequences before being prepared for launch.
Satellite Details - Eutelsat Hot Bird 13G
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Satellite Name: Eutelsat Hot Bird 13G (Hotbird 13G, HB13G)
Status: moving
Position: 13° E (13° E)
NORAD: 54225
Cospar number: 2022-146A
Operator: Eutelsat Communications S.A.
Launch date: 3-Nov-2022
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS
Launch vehicle: Falcon 9 v1.2
Launch mass (kg): 4500
Dry mass (kg):
Manufacturer: Airbus Defence and Space
Model (bus): Eurostar-Neo
Orbit: GEO
Expected lifetime: 15+ years
Call sign:
Beacon(s): 11702.4, 11705.3, 12501.0, 12502.4
Details:
80 Ku band transponders to deliver improved performances over the European and Middle-Eastern footprint, reinforced by a powerful European Superbeam
Satellite Details - Eutelsat Hot Bird 13G
hotbird 13g
Eutelsat Hotbird 13G telecommunications satellite
HOTBIRD 13G Satellite details 2022-146A NORAD 54225
Hotbird 13G at 13.0°E
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