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EUTELSAT 33D (27499)
COSPAR: 2002-038A | Alt Name: Hot Bird 6
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 21, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27499
International Designator
2002-038A
Epoch
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Inclination
8.60°
Right Ascension
62.45°
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Argument of Perigee
352.56°
Period
1449.77 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EUTELSAT 33D
Alternative Name
Hot Bird 6
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
EUTSA
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27499U 02038A 26185.00273141 -.00000247 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 27499 8.6043 62.4522 0001410 352.5614 199.9352 0.99326261 51100
Source: Celestrak
Summary
EUTELSAT 33D, also known as Hot Bird 6, is a communication satellite that was launched on August 21, 2002, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by ALC, has a configuration of Spacebus-3000B3 and measures 5.5 meters in length with a diameter of 2.5 meters and a span of 37.9 meters. It weighs approximately 3,905 kilograms at launch and carries 1,500 kg as dry mass. The satellite is equipped with 28 Ku Band transponders and 4 Ka Band transponders for direct broadcasting communication purposes. Its power supply comes from two deployable solar arrays and batteries. EUTELSAT 33D has an expected operational lifetime of 12 years, serving the mission of direct broadcasting communications under the ownership of EUTSA.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.5
Diameter
2.5
Span
37.9
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
3905
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
20.5325
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Eutelsat HB6
Purpose
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Mission
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Manufacturer
ALC
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
Spacebus 3000B3
Configuration
Spacebus-3000B3
Motor
S400
Equipment
28 Ku Band transponders, 4 Ka Band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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