Eutelsat's new VHTS satellite enters service.

M2 EQUITYBITES-October 26, 2023-Eutelsat's new VHTS satellite enters service

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Satellite operator Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris:ETL) (LON:ETL) announced on Thursday the successful entry into service of its advanced EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS Very High Throughput Satellite, positioned at 2.7[degree sign]E orbital location.

Thales Alenia Space constructed this satellite, which is designed to offer fixed, mobile and government connectivity across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

With 230 beams and a Ka-band capacity of 500 Gbps, EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS is the largest European geostationary satellite to date. According to Eutelsat it incorporates the most powerful on-board digital processor ever launched into orbit, allowing for capacity allocation flexibility, optimal...

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