| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | Eutelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 2017-029B[1] |
| SATCAT no. | 42741[1] |
| Website | Eutelsat 172B |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) 7 years, 4 months and 3 days (elapsed)[2] |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | Eurostar-3000 EOR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Defence and Space |
| Launch mass | 3,551 kg (7,829 lb) |
| Power | 13kW[3] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | June 1, 2017 |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA |
| Launch site | Guiana Space Centre |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 172° E |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 14 C band transponders 36 Ku band transponders Ku band[2] |
| Coverage area | Asia-Pacific |
Eutelsat 172B is a French communications satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space and operated by Eutelsat Communications. Launched on June 1, 2017, it has an expected service life of 15 years. Its orbit along with Eutelsat 172A allows it to cover the Asia-Pacific region, providing enhanced broadband and broadcast services.
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