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Fueling of HOT BIRDTM 9 is performed in preparation for its Ariane 5 launch for Eutelsat
November 7, 2008


Satellite preparations for Arianespace’s upcoming Ariane 5 launch are moving into their final phase with the fueling HOT BIRD™ 9 – which is one of two passengers to be orbited on this mission for the Eutelsat telecommunications operator.

HOT BIRD 9 was “topped off” today in the S5A fueling hall, which is located in the center of the Spaceport’s S5 payload preparation building. The satellite will join Eutelsat’s W2M spacecraft on Ariane 5’s year-end flight from French Guiana, closing out Arianespace’s launch activity for 2008.

Built by EADS Astrium, HOT BIRD 9 carries a payload of 64 Ku-band transponders and will have a liftoff mass of 4,880 kg. Its high emission power will support the relay of digital and new high-definition TV channels – along with interactive services – for reception by small direct-to-home antennas, as well distribution through cable and community networks. The coverage area is throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

The three-axis stabilized satellite is designed for an operational lifetime of more than 15 years, with an end-of-life power of 14.5 kW. After its launch by Ariane 5, HOT BIRD 9 will be positioned at Eutelsat’s premium video neighborhood orbital slot of 13 deg. East.

HOT BIRD 9’s co-passenger on the upcoming Ariane 5 mission is W2M, a television and radio broadcast satellite for Eutelsat coverage across Europe. It also carries a steerable beam that can be re-oriented in orbit according to market requirements.

W2M will have a mass of approximately 3,460 kg. at liftoff, and is to be positioned at an orbital slot of 16 deg. East. The satellite was developed by a European-Indian alliance of EADS Astrium and ANTRIX (the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation).

(Source: Arianespace )

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