05.0°W Eutelsat 5 West A (incl.) END-OF-LIFE GS>C

  • Eutelsat 5 West A (ex Atlantic Bird 3, launched in 2002) started becoming inclined during January 2020, when also (Ku-band-only) Eutelsat 5 West B arrived.

    Eutelsat 5 West A left 5.0°W on 7 January 2023, then successfully raised to graveyard orbit.


    Press release by Eutelsat: https://www.eutelsat.com/en/ne…-west-a-satellite-3228689

    "A progressive transfer of services to the new EUTELSAT 5 West B satellite, as well as other satellites of the Eutelsat fleet, was started in January 2020, ensuring seamless continuity of operations for customers. The EUTELSAT 5 West A continued to operate until its decommissioning, notably providing maritime connectivity."

    Location: Oss, NL, 5.5°E 51.8°N. Rx: Dr.HD F16, TBS 5927.
    Laminas 120cm 1°W...68°E, T-55 9/13/19/23/28/39/42/45°E.

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