Communication (Direct Broadcasting) satellite built by Alcatel Alenia Space (formerly Alcatel Space) for Eutelsat, International. Launched 2006. Used the Spacebus-3000B3 bus.
AKA: Eurobird 9A;Eutelsat 9A;Eutelsat Hot Bird 13E. First Launch: 2006-03-11. Last Launch: 2006-03-11. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 4,100 kg (9,000 lb).