Hot Bird 6
Atlas V 401
Lockheed Martin
Mission
Hot Bird 6
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
- Launch Cost: $115,000,000
Eutelsat 8 West C, known as Hot Bird 6 prior to 2012 and Hot Bird 13A from 2012 to 2013, is a French communications satellite. Operated by Eutelsat, it provides direct to home broadcasting services from geostationary orbit.
Location
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Space Launch Complex 41 has witnessed the launch of 121 rockets, including 121 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.
Agency
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin's Space Division started in the production of missiles and later ICBM's in the 1950s. Their TITAN missile system was used for 12 Gemini spacecraft and the Voyager probes. They have worked largely in collaboration with NASA on many of their probes, landers, and spacecraft, and hope to play a key role in NASA's return to the moon in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hot Bird 6 launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hot Bird 6 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hot Bird 6 mission launch from?
The Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Hot Bird 6 mission?
The Hot Bird 6 mission launched aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 rocket. An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hot Bird 6 launch?
The Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hot Bird 6 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hot Bird 6 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Hot Bird 6 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Lockheed Martin live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.