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BGonaSTICK · 05-09-06, 11:19 PM

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) confirmed today that it has signed launch agreements with Sea Launch for two launch opportunities as part of its ongoing satellite deployment programme for which launches are scheduled from the middle of 2008.

These agreements, together with the two agreements already in place with Arianespace, complete the launch service requirements for the four Eutelsat satellites to be launched from 2008 to 2009. They comprise W2M, HOT BIRD™ 9 and W2A, which are already under procurement, and the planned W7 satellite.

The specific satellites to be launched by Sea Launch have not yet been assigned by Eutelsat. This flexibility, together with sourcing of launch services through multiple launch agencies enables the Group to ensure timely delivery into orbit of its new satellites under procurement.

Analoguesat · 06-09-06, 08:16 AM

Hmm the mention of W7 being planned is news to me

Now why on earth did Eutelsat suddenly change the numbering sequence. They seem to have lost the plot somewhere. W5 - W6 - W2M - W2A - W7.

BGonaSTICK · 06-09-06, 12:49 PM

I don't know. I wish they would just renumber them all starting from 1 :

05-09-06, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Eutelsat places order with Sea Launch for launch services for two satellites Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) confirmed today that it has signed launch agreements with Sea Launch for two launch opportunities as part of its ongoing satellite deployment programme for which launches are scheduled from the middle of 2008. These agreements, together with the two agreements already in place with Arianespace, complete the launch service requirements for the four Eutelsat satellites to be launched from 2008 to 2009. They comprise W2M, HOT BIRD™ 9 and W2A, which are already under procurement, and the planned W7 satellite. The specific satellites to be launched by Sea Launch have not yet been assigned by Eutelsat. This flexibility, together with sourcing of launch services through multiple launch agencies enables the Group to ensure timely delivery into orbit of its new satellites under procurement. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Eutelsat places order with Sea Launch for launch services for two satellites Hmm the mention of W7 being planned is news to me Now why on earth did Eutelsat suddenly change the numbering sequence. They seem to have lost the plot somewhere. W5 - W6 - W2M - W2A - W7. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

06-09-06, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Eutelsat places order with Sea Launch for launch services for two satellites I don't know. I wish they would just renumber them all starting from 1 : __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W