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HOT BIRDT 9 Starts Its Integration With Ariane 5

HOT BIRD 9.
by Staff Writers
 Paris, France (SPX) Nov 20, 2008
 The dual-satellite payload for Arianespace's sixth mission of 2008 is beginning its integration process with launcher hardware as preparations move forward for the year-end flight of HOT BIRDT 9 and W2M at the service of Europe's telecommunications operator, Eutelsat.

These activities include the installation of HOT BIRD 9 on its cone-shape adapter unit, which functions as the interface between the satellite and its Ariane 5. The integration occurred this week inside the S5 payload integration building at the Spaceport in French Guiana.

HOT BIRD 9 was built by EADS Astrium, and is configured with 64 Ku-band transponders.

With a liftoff mass of 4,880 kg., the satellite's high power output power will be used for digital and new high-definition TV channels, as well as interactive services. Its transmissions will be received by small direct-to-home antennas, and also are to be distributed through cable and community networks.

The coverage area extends throughout Europe, and also reaches North Africa and the Middle East.

After deployment from the heavy-lift Ariane 5 ECA, HOT BIRD 9 will be positioned at Eutelsat's premium video neighborhood orbital slot of 13 deg. East.

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Proton Rocket With Canadian Satellite To Be Launched December 10
 Moscow (RIA Novosti) Nov 18, 2008
 The launch of a Proton-M rocket with a Ciel 2 Canadian telecommunications satellite on board has been scheduled for December 10 from the Baikonur space center which Russia leases from Kazakhstan.






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