# Hotbird 13G

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q97377330](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97377330)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hotbird-13g

## Summary  
Hotbird 13G is a communications satellite operated by Eutelsat as part of the Hot Bird fleet, designed to provide telecommunications services from geostationary orbit. Launched in November 2022 aboard a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket, it was manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space and weighs approximately 4,500 kg at launch.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 3, 2022, at 05:22 UTC from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40.  
- **Operator:** Eutelsat.  
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Defence and Space.  
- **Mass:** 4,500 kg (launch weight).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Falcon 9 Block 5 (serial number B1067.7).  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary orbit at 13° East.  
- **Spacecraft Bus:** Eurostar-Neo.  
- **Power Source:** Two solar arrays.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2022-146A.  
- **Part of:** Hot Bird satellite fleet.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Hotbird 13G?  
A: Hotbird 13G is a telecommunications satellite designed to provide broadcasting and communication services across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East from geostationary orbit.  

### Q: Who built Hotbird 13G?  
A: It was manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space using the Eurostar-Neo spacecraft bus.  

### Q: When was Hotbird 13G launched?  
A: It was launched on November 3, 2022, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral.  

## Why It Matters  
Hotbird 13G plays a critical role in Eutelsat's satellite fleet, ensuring reliable broadcasting and broadband services for millions of users across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. As part of the Hot Bird constellation, it helps maintain high-capacity coverage for television, radio, and internet services, supporting media distribution and connectivity in regions with limited terrestrial infrastructure. Its launch also demonstrates advancements in satellite technology, such as the Eurostar-Neo platform, which offers improved efficiency and performance over previous models.  

## Notable For  
- **Advanced Platform:** Built on Airbus's Eurostar-Neo bus, enhancing power efficiency and payload capacity.  
- **Geostationary Coverage:** Provides stable, continuous service from 13° East, a key orbital slot for European broadcasting.  
- **High Launch Precision:** Deployed via SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5, a proven and reusable launch vehicle.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **November 3, 2022**, at **05:22 UTC** from **Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40**.  
- Used **Falcon 9 Block 5** (serial number **B1067.7**) as the launch vehicle.  
- Achieved **geostationary orbit** at **13° East**, joining the Hot Bird fleet.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass:** 4,500 kg (launch weight).  
- **Power System:** Equipped with **two solar arrays** for energy generation.  
- **Spacecraft Bus:** Eurostar-Neo, a next-generation platform by Airbus Defence and Space.  

### Operational Role  
- Provides **telecommunications and broadcasting services** across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.  
- Maintained by **Eutelsat**, ensuring continuity for the Hot Bird constellation.  

### Identification  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2022-146A.  
- **Alternative Names:** Eutelsat Hotbird 13G, Hot Bird 13G.

## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/hotbird-13f.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report