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Jul 30 2010

EUROBIRD 3

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The spacecraft bears 20 active Ku-band transponders, each powered by 32 watt traveling wave amplifiers. Ku-band transponders connected to four posts over the beams of the European region. Satellite is designed to provide coverage in Scandinavia, Britain, and Western and Eastern Europe. E-BIRD of EUTELSAT joined the existing fleet of 19 aircraft. Spacecraft will operate at 25.5 degrees east longitude and has a contract for 10 years. E-BIRD was launched in 2003 on board the Ariane-5G rocket. It was later renamed to Eurobird 3.

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3 Responses to “EUROBIRD 3”

  1. voip dialer says:
    August 5, 2010 at 8:57 am

    It is good to know about spacecrafts. I am a space enthusiast; I keep a track of launches and shuttles. This moveable beast is amazing.

  2. Guinea Pig Hutches says:
    August 5, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Space missions can certainly capture the interest of one and all. Seeing a spacecraft headed for outer space is a really thrilling experience

  3. watch movies online says:
    August 5, 2010 at 11:36 am

    This satellite will provide coverage in Scandinavia, Britain, Northern and Eastern Europe. A ten years contract is a good deal to crack for any country.

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