Eutelsat 172B

[solly]

The new telecommunications satellite of Eutelsat, the French satellite operator Eutelsat 172B is in the final stages of preparation in Defence and Space, Airbus in Toulouse, and the satellite will be conveyed to the European 20.3.2017 spaceport Kourou in French Guiana.

3.5 ton weighing plotted rocket Ariane satellite delivery 25.4.2017.

Eutelsat 172B is designed to increase the capacity for air and sea connectivity, Enterprise, video distribution, and Government services. The cosmic device will be parked on position 172 ° E and will provide service from Alaska to Australia.

The new satellite will replace the existing satellite Eutelsat 172A and ensure continuity of services and increase the performance of in C and Ku-band.

Eutelsat will also be equipped with the new 172B multi volume that will be up to 1.8 Gbps throughput and will serve in the world's fastest growing region for air transport.

 

[solly]

satellite a way to launch

 

[william-1]

The World’s First All-Electric Propulsion Satellite Is Now Operational ABS-3A @ 3 west
The World’s First All-Electric Propulsion Satellite Is Now Operational,

New claims that EUTELSAT 172B, is the first European, high power all-electric telecommunications satellite is an
eroneous claim as this has already been achieved by ABS-3A ?

What is 100% electric, 100% European and soon to be 'out of this world'?

 

[solly]

ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B
April 25, 2017 plan launch

 

[hvdh]

Eutelsat 172B flown back to Toulouse:
Eutelsat satellite returned to factory as French Guiana unrest continues - SpaceNews.com

 

[hvdh]

Eutelsat 172B has C- and Ku-band payload.
TT&C on 11200.6 and 12250.1 MHz
In-orbit testing at 176°E, final location 172°E.

ViaSat-2 has Ka-band payload, downlink 18.3...19.3 and 19.7...20.2 GHz.
TT&C on 18301 and 18303 MHz.
Final location 69.9°W.

New launch date: June 1.