satellites

EUROBIRD

EUROBIRD™ 9A :: 9° EAST


EUROBIRD™ 9A has been deployed to 9 degrees East. Formerly HOT BIRD™ 7A, the rebranded satellite is joining Eutelsat's newest video neighbourhood, almost doubling the number of operational transponders. Adjacent to Eutelsat’s premium HOT BIRD™ position, reception of channels from both locations is possible with off-the-shelf dual-feed domestic dishes.

Optimised for DTH (Direct-to-Home) broadcasting, EUROBIRD™ 9A delivers 38 fully operational Ku-band transponders supplying coverage across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

At mid 2010 there were over 270 channels broadcasting from 9° East, with nearly 40 in high definition. Broadcasters are attracted to the cost-effective rates and the possibility to reach the HOT BIRD™ satellites at 13° East, the premium European broadcast neighbourhood, with a simple ClipSat™ dual-feed installation.

In 2009, Eutelsat launched a programme of 3D-TV demonstrations via its EUROBIRD™ 9A satellite. This permanent 3D channel is designed to serve as a test bed, analysing the performance levels of screens, encoders and decoders, and giving players in the field full measure to understand the potential of this ground-breaking technology.

Launch date: 11/03/06
Launch details: Ariane 5 ECA
Satellite construction: Alcatel Alenia Space


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