Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
Eutelsat W4
Eutelsat 36A (formerly Eutelsat W4) is a French communications satellite operated by Eutelsat. It was constructed by Alcatel Space and is based on the Spacebus-3000B2 satellite bus. Following its launch and on-orbit testing, it was placed in geostationary orbit at 36° East, from where it provides communications services to Russia and Africa. It carries thirty-one transponders and has an expected on-orbit lifespan of 12 years.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 3,190.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
SLC-36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA
Stats
2000
30th orbital launch attempt
Atlas III
1st mission
1st mission of 2000
1st successful mission