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Eutelsat W3C (Eutelsat 16A)

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Eutelsat W3C (Eutelsat 16A)
Eutelsat logoEutelsat W3C. Category Communication
Operator Eutelsat
Orbit GEO
Sat position -
Launch date 07.10.2011
Launch mass 5400 kg
Design life 15 years
Launcher Ariane 5 ECA
Satellite / Bus SpaceBus 4000C3
Manufacturer Thales Alenia Space

 

Orbital Propulsion Centre Contribution
Propulsion Responsibility:
bullet 400 N apogee engine
bullet 16 x 10 N biprop thrusters, S10-26
bullet 9 x Pyrovalves
bullet Propellant Tank, OST 26/0
400 N bipropellant apogee motor.
Bipropelant tank.10N bipropellant thruster.

 

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