page_title: Eutelsat 5 West A
hierarchical_section_title: Eutelsat 5 West A
caption_attribution_description: English: 1/10th scale mockup of Stellat satellite, a Spacebus 3000B3 Français&#160;: Maquette échelle 1/10 du satellite Stellat, un Spacebus 3000B3
context_page_description: Eutelsat 5 West A, formerly Atlantic Bird 3 is a communications satellite belonging to the operator Eutelsat. Situated at 5° West, it broadcasts satellite television, radio and other digital data. Developed for France Telecom it transferred soon after its launch to the operator Eutelsat. It entered operational service in early September 2002. Its current anticipated working life is 17 years.
context_section_description: Eutelsat 5 West A, formerly  Atlantic Bird 3 (or AB 3) is a communications satellite belonging to the operator Eutelsat. Situated at 5° West, it broadcasts satellite television, radio and other digital data. Developed for France Telecom it transferred soon after its launch to the operator Eutelsat. It entered operational service in early September 2002. Its current anticipated working life is 17 years.
caption: Satellite Atlantic Bird 3
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