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Atlantic
Bird 2 was built by Alcatel Space. The 3055 kg (6732 lbm)
satellite will relay communications between the Americas, Europe
and Africa. It will provide radio and TV broadcasting services,
Internet access and video streaming services using 26 Ku- band
transponders. The satellite has a projected life of 15 years.
| Atlantic
Bird 2
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2001
042A
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Launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
Eutelsat
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| Mission |
Telecommunications
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| Manufacturer / Model |
Alcatel
Space
|
SpaceBus 3000 B2
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| Launch Mass |
3055
kg (6732 lbm)
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| Dimensions, stowed |
2.90
x 3.44 x 4.71 m (9.5 x 11.3 x 15.5 ft)
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| Mission Orbit |
GSO
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8°W
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| Design Life |
15
years
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| Power (EOL) |
6.500
kW
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Ariane
44P |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
25
September 2001
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2321
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FINANCIAL
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