With its mix of Ku- and C-band frequencies, ATLANTIC BIRD 3 is
a high-powered spacecraft, providing an exceptional range of connectivity
combinations. The satellite offers two-way broadband Internet access,
direct-to-office and direct-to- home broadcast services and corporate
networks to large audiences.
ATLANTIC BIRD 3 features a Euro-Mediterranean superbeam coverage
and a unique pan-Atlantic widebeam coverage encompassing the Americas,
Africa and Europe. The satellite also has a steerable antenna that can
be pointed over any one of these regions, including the Middle East.
ATLANTIC BIRD 3 brings C-band capacity to Eutelsat's satellite
constellation, an important asset for serving the pan-African market
and the Carribean area.
Launch date: 05/07/02 Satellite construction: Alcatel Space Industries