LAUNCH MISSION

Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hot Bird 6

Name: Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hot Bird 6
Start: 2002-08-21T22:05:00.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 41

Status

Success

DATE

21 AUG 2002

LAUNCH PROVIDER

Lockheed Martin

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 41

Description

Eutelsat 8 West C, known as Hot Bird 6 prior to 2012 and Hot Bird 13A from 2012 to 2013, is a French communications satellite. Operated by Eutelsat, it provides direct to home broadcasting services from geostationary orbit.

Atlas V 401

Rocket Description

An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.

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