Kourou, Paris – Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced that its EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite was successfully launched into orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket. Partial deployment of the solar panels of the 5.8 tonne satellite was completed within four hours of separation. This manoeuvre will be followed in the coming five days by three firings of the satellite’s apogee motor to complete the climb to geostationary orbit, as well as full deployment of the solar panels and … [Read more...] about Eutelsat 8 West B launched
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SPI International previews 4K FunBox UHD
Cologne, Paris – Exclusive Ultra HD content broadcast in the HOT BIRD 4K1 channel operated by Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) continues to expand and diversify with new input from SPI International and ANIXE HD Television. SPI International, operator of more than 30 TV channels on four continents, and German broadcaster ANIXE are both displaying original new content at the Anga Com conference and exhibition in Cologne from 9 − 11June. Broadcast free-to-air … [Read more...] about SPI International previews 4K FunBox UHD
EUTELSAT 8 West 8 satellite to launch
Dubai/Paris – The EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) is in the final stretch of manufacturing and on track for launch by an Ariane 5 rocket in mid-2015. The 5.8 tonne satellite has finished launch environment tests and is now going through a final round of payload performance checks at Thales Alenia Space’s factory in Cannes. EUTELSAT 8 West 8 will be launched to the 7/8° West neighbourhood selected by over 1,000 TV channels to reach … [Read more...] about EUTELSAT 8 West 8 satellite to launch
Eutelsat 115 West B successfully launched
Cape Canaveral, Paris – Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced the successful launch of the EUTELSAT 115 West B satellite. The 2.2-tonne all-electric satellite built by Boeing was lofted into orbit on 1 March at 10.50 EST (03.50 UTC). It separated from the Falcon 9 launcher after a 35-minute flight, with telemetry subsequently received and processed at Boeing’s mission control centre in El Segundo, California. Speaking from Cape Canaveral, Michel de Rosen, … [Read more...] about Eutelsat 115 West B successfully launched
Eutelsat signs with Kyrgyz Republic
Bishkek, Moscow, Paris – Eutelsat Communications announced at this year’s CSTB Expo in Moscow, that it has signed a multi-year agreement with RPO RMTR, the public broadcaster of the Kyrgyz Republic, that will accelerate the country’s switch to a fully digital broadcasting environment. RPO RMTR is using the high-power service area of the EUTELSAT 70B satellite to broadcast a free-to-air platform of national channels to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) towers and direct to … [Read more...] about Eutelsat signs with Kyrgyz Republic
Tooway™ available through Croatian Post Office network
Croatia – Eutelsat Broadband, the broadband affiliate of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext: ETL) and its Croatian partner, Intersat Telecom, have signed an agreement with Croatian Post to retail the tooway™ satellite broadband service through the country’s nationwide network of post offices. This new cooperation is set to transform the broadband landscape in Croatia where more than 200,000 residents are still unable to benefit from a quality Internet connection for … [Read more...] about Tooway™ available through Croatian Post Office network
