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Eutelsat W2M & Hot Bird 9

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Eutelsat W2M & Hot Bird 9

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Ariane 5 ECA
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Dec 20, 22:35:14 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleAriane 5 ECA
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 3
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Mission

EutelSat W2M is a telecommunications satellite opperated by Afghanistan's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It is used to provide communications services to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Operating at 16 degrees East. Hotbird 9 is a communications satellite operated by Eutelsat, providing communications to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Operating at 13 degrees East.

Quick facts

VehicleAriane 5 ECA
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 3
SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
WindowDec 20, 22:35:14 UTC→Dec 20, 22:35:14 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyAriane
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Ariane Launch Area 3
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.239, -52.768
Scrub riskLOW
Go99%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go99%Wind7 ktGusts12 ktCloud99%Temp81°F