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 the beginning of 2009 there were nearly 180 channels broadcasting from 9° East, with nearly 20 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™ installation.

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



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