# Eutelsat 12 West G

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1378836](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1378836)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Bird_13C)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/eutelsat-12-west-g

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Eutelsat 12 West G**:

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## Summary  
Eutelsat 12 West G is a communications satellite operated by Eutelsat, designed for telecommunications services. Launched in 2008 aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket, it orbits Earth in geostationary orbit. It was previously known as Hot Bird 9 and Hot Bird 13C.

## Key Facts  
- **Operator**: Eutelsat ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Launch Date**: December 20, 2008 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2008-065A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183), [reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11920))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Aliases**: Hot Bird 9, Hot Bird 13C, Hotbird 9, Eutelsat Hot Bird 13C  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: `Entity["Satellite", "33459"]`  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from ELA-3 on December 20, 2008 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was Eutelsat 12 West G originally called?  
A: It was originally named Hot Bird 9 and later rebranded as Hot Bird 13C before becoming Eutelsat 12 West G.  

### Q: Who operates Eutelsat 12 West G?  
A: The satellite is operated by Eutelsat, a European telecommunications company.  

### Q: When was Eutelsat 12 West G launched?  
A: It was launched on December 20, 2008, from ELA-3 aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
Eutelsat 12 West G plays a critical role in global telecommunications, providing broadcast and data services from geostationary orbit. As part of Eutelsat's fleet, it supports television, radio, and broadband connectivity across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Its launch marked another milestone in Eutelsat's expansion of satellite coverage, ensuring reliable communication infrastructure for millions of users.  

## Notable For  
- **Rebranding History**: Previously known as Hot Bird 9 and Hot Bird 13C before its current designation.  
- **Geostationary Orbit**: Provides stable coverage for telecommunications services.  
- **Ariane 5 ECA Launch**: Part of a successful series of launches by this European rocket.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **December 20, 2008**, from **ELA-3** at the Guiana Space Centre.  
- Used the **Ariane 5 ECA** launch vehicle ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary, ensuring consistent coverage over a fixed region.  
- **Operator**: Eutelsat ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328)).  

### Historical Context  
- Originally part of the **Hot Bird** series, later integrated into Eutelsat's broader fleet.  
- Rebranded to reflect its operational position and service coverage.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013