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Dates confirmed by Eutelsat today
Estimated satellite launch schedule:
Satellite Estimated launch Transponders
KA-SAT December 2010 > 80 Ka beams
W3C July 2011 53 Ku 3 Ka
ATLANTICBIRD™ 7
October – December 2011 50 Ku
W6A July - September 2012 40 Ku
W5A October – December 2012 48 Ku
EUROBIRD™ 2A/ ES’HAIL 1 H1 2013 24 Ku / 14 Ka
W3D Q1 2013 TBC
Note: Satellites generally enter into service one to two months after launch, KA-SAT, however, is
expected to enter into service in April 2011.
Estimated satellite launch schedule:
Satellite Estimated launch Transponders
KA-SAT December 2010 > 80 Ka beams
W3C July 2011 53 Ku 3 Ka
ATLANTICBIRD™ 7
October – December 2011 50 Ku
W6A July - September 2012 40 Ku
W5A October – December 2012 48 Ku
EUROBIRD™ 2A/ ES’HAIL 1 H1 2013 24 Ku / 14 Ka
W3D Q1 2013 TBC
Note: Satellites generally enter into service one to two months after launch, KA-SAT, however, is
expected to enter into service in April 2011.