ATLANTIC BIRD™ 7 :: 7° WEST
The new ATLANTIC BIRD™ 7 satellite was launched on September 24 to 7 degrees West, and has replaced ATLANTIC BIRD™ 4A, in service at that orbital location since early 2009.
The introduction of ATLANTIC BIRD™ 7 marks a second phase in the boosting of broadcasting capacity at 7 degrees West, where over 450 TV channels are currently available. This orbital location is operated by Eutelsat in close cooperation with the Egyptian satellite operator Nilesat.
ATLANTIC BIRD™ 7 significantly increases the Group’s in-orbit Ku-band resources at this position. This new capacity has been brought into operation alongside the Nilesat 101, 102 and 201 satellites operated by Nilesat.
Optimised for high growth broadcasting markets, two beams give superior coverage across the Middle East, including the Gulf States, as well as North Africa and North-West Africa.
Launch date: 24/09/2011
Launch details: Sea Launch
Satellite construction: EADS Astrium
COVERAGE ZONES
:: ATLANTIC BIRD™ 7 downlink
SERVICES OFFERED
:: Television
:: Radio
