Hot Bird

Hot Bird
Hot Bird Official Logo
Country of originFrance
OperatorEutelsat
ApplicationsCommunications
Specifications
RegimeGeostationary, 13° East
Production
StatusOperational
On order0
Built13
Launched13
Operational3
Retired9
Lost1
Maiden launchHot Bird 1
28 March 1995
Last launchHot 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]

  1. ^ "Premium Orbital Positions in Europe". Eutelsat. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  2. ^ "TV5 Monde Europe wyłączy analog na 13E". SATKurier.pl. Retrieved 2021-06-14.