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Eutelsat's Hot Bird™ 9 satellite goes live

Paris, France - Launched on December 20th, 2008

Eutelsat Communications announces the full entry into commercial service of its HOT BIRD™ nine satellite at 13 degrees East. Built by EADS Astrium and launched on December 20th, 2008 by Arianespace, Eutelsat’s new high-capacity broadcast satellite has a projected in-orbit life of more than 15 years. The smooth transfer of television and radio channels onto HOT BIRD™ 9 was completed this morning at 4a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1099936
Rome, Italy, 02/17/2009 18:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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