Paris – Eutelsat Communications’ all-electric Eutelsat 172b satellite that went into full commercial service this morning is now offering greatly enhanced flexibility, power and connectivity for users in a vast region stretching from the West coast of the Americas to Asia, Oceania and across the Pacific. The transfer of services to Eutelsat 172B from Eutelsat 172A was completed seamlessly in a series of overnight manoeuvres, releasing Eutelsat 172A for an alternative orbital position to serve … [Read more...] about Eutelsat Corporate transforms connectivity landscape in Asia Pacific
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Fijian Government selects Eutelsat 172B
Paris – Walesi, the Fijian Government’s Digital Television infrastructure management company, has signed a multi-year agreement with Eutelsat Communications that will for the first time expand free-to-air television throughout Fiji. The agreement covers C-band capacity on the Eutelsat 172B satellite to complement terrestrial coverage of the Walesi digital television platform. Eutelsat’s new, all-electric satellite, now in full commercial service, will allow Walesi to provide digital … [Read more...] about Fijian Government selects Eutelsat 172B
EUTELSAT 172B satellite begins ascent to geo
Paris – Launched by an Ariane 5 rocket, the EUTELSAT 172B satellite entered a new phase of its journey in space with the initiation of the ascent to geostationary orbit. The first European high power electric satellite, built by Airbus, will take approximately four months to complete the climb to 172° East, monitored by Eutelsat and Airbus from Toulouse using a dedicated network of stations located around the planet. Eutelsat’s new satellite is scheduled to enter into service in the … [Read more...] about EUTELSAT 172B satellite begins ascent to geo
