Eutelsat 25B/Es'hail 1 was launched on June 10, 2013, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
The satellite was launched using a Proton-M rocket, which is a heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying large payloads into orbit.
Eutelsat 25B/Es'hail 1 reached its final orbit at 25.5 degrees East, where it began providing telecommunications services to customers in the Middle East and North Africa.
From this vantage point, the satellite offers a wide range of services, including television broadcasting, broadband internet, and telecommunications.
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Eutelsat 25B and Es'hail 1
Eutelsat 25B and Es'hail 1 was a joint project between Eutelsat Communications and Es'hailsat, a spin-off of ictQATAR.
The satellite was built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) and features a SSL-1300 configuration.
It has 32 Ku- and 14 Ka-band transponders, providing a significantly expanded mission and superior coverage across Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.
The satellite's multi-mission architecture enables Eutelsat and Es'hailsat to respond to demand for the fastest-growing applications in the region.
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Eutelsat 25B / Es'hail 1 was launched on August 29, 2013, aboard an Ariane-5ECA rocket.
Here's a summary of the satellite's key features:
The satellite was designed to provide a more than 15-year design life, with a mass of 6310 kg and a geostationary orbit.
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Ariane 5 Launch Details
The Ariane 5 rocket that launched Eutelsat 25B/Es'hail 1 into space was a heavy-lift launch vehicle.
It stood 46.3 meters tall and had a liftoff mass of around 777 tons.
The rocket's first stage was powered by a Vulcain engine, which produced 117,000 kilograms of thrust.
The second stage was equipped with a Vinci engine, which provided an additional 22,000 kilograms of thrust.
The Ariane 5's payload fairing was designed to protect the satellite during the ascent phase.
It was jettisoned about 2 minutes and 20 seconds into the flight.
The rocket's guidance system used a combination of inertial measurement units and star trackers to navigate the satellite to its intended orbit.
The Ariane 5 successfully placed Eutelsat 25B/Es'hail 1 into a geostationary transfer orbit.
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GSAT-7 Satellite into Orbit
The GSAT-7 Satellite was successfully launched into orbit in 2013. It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) using a Geostationary Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D3.
The GSAT-7 Satellite is a communications satellite that provides mobile communication services.
It is designed to provide secure and reliable communication services to the Indian Armed Forces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is eutelsat used for?
Eutelsat provides satellite services for a wide range of applications, including video broadcasting, broadband connectivity, and mission-critical communications. From broadcasting and data connectivity to government and NGO communications, Eutelsat's satellites support various industries and services.
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