.jpg) Hot Bird Official Logo | |
| Country of origin | France |
|---|---|
| Operator | Eutelsat |
| Applications | Communications |
| Specifications | |
| Regime | Geostationary, 13° East |
| Production | |
| Status | Operational |
| On order | 0 |
| Built | 13 |
| Launched | 13 |
| Operational | 3 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Lost | 1 |
| Maiden launch | Hot Bird 1 28 March 1995 |
| Last launch | Hot Bird 13G 3 November 2022 |
Hot Bird (also styled Hotbird[1]) is a group of satellites operated by Eutelsat, located at 13°E over the equator (orbital position) and with a transmitting footprint over Asia, Europe, North Africa, Americas and the Middle East.
Only digital radio and television channels are transmitted by the Hot Bird constellation, both free-to-air and encrypted. In addition there are a few interactive and IP services. The satellites currently operate at 13° East and are numbered 13B, 13E and 13G. The satellites have been broadcasting digital-only since TV5Monde switched off its analogue signal in 2010.[2]
- ^ "Premium Orbital Positions in Europe". Eutelsat. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "TV5 Monde Europe wyłączy analog na 13E". SATKurier.pl. Retrieved 2021-06-14.