All-electric satellite due for launch before the end of June
aboard an Ariane 5 rocket
PARIS & WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:
A crucial stage has been completed in the production of Eutelsat
Communications’ (Paris:ETL) high-power broadcast satellite, EUTELSAT 7C,
serving markets across Africa, Europe, Middle East and Turkey.
Final preparation for launch
As part of the environmental testing completed in early February 2019,
the all-electric EUTELSAT 7C, manufactured by Maxar Technologies
(NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR), was subjected to conditions simulating the
launch and harsh space environment in orbit. With the loading of the
spacecraft tanks with Xenon propellant now finalised, the satellite is
currently undergoing final preparation operations ahead of shipment to
the Arianespace launch site in Kourou, French Guiana, where it is due to
be launched as a co-passenger on an Ariane 5 rocket before the end of
June.
Greater capacity for the African market
Equipped with 49 36-Mhz equivalent Ku-band transponders, EUTELSAT 7C
will serve markets across Africa, Europe, Middle East and Turkey. It
will be co-positioned with EUTELSAT 7B at 7° East, increasing capacity
at this neighbourhood by 19 transponders for the dynamic market Africa.
EUTELSAT 7A will be transferred to another orbital location as part of
Eutelsat’s ongoing fleet optimisation.
Yohann Leroy, Deputy CEO and Chief Technical Officer of Eutelsat, said: “I
am delighted EUTELSAT 7C has completed all its major testing and is on
track for its launch date before the end of June. I would like to thank
our partner, Maxar Technologies, and look forward to another successful
launch with Arianespace.”
About Eutelsat Communications
Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world’s leading
satellite operators. With a global fleet of satellites and associated
ground infrastructure, Eutelsat enables clients across Video, Data,
Government, Fixed and Mobile Broadband markets to communicate
effectively to their customers, irrespective of their location. Over
7,000 television channels operated by leading media groups are broadcast
by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped for DTH reception or
connected to terrestrial networks. Headquartered in Paris, with offices
and teleports around the globe, Eutelsat assembles 1,000 men and women
from 46 countries who are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of
service.
For more about Eutelsat go to www.eutelsat.comwww.eutelsat.com
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