EUTELSAT STATEMENT ON W5 SATELLITE

02.07.08 - 21:16 ... source : Eutelsat

... Paris, 17 June 2008 The W5 satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL ) experienced an anomaly to part of its power generator subsystem in the night of 16 to 17 June. The source of the anomaly is currently under investigation in collaboration with the satellite's manufacturer, Thales Alenia Space. For technical reasons, and as a matter of precaution Eutelsat has therefore reduced by a small number the operating transponders on the satellite according to standard flight procedures. The capacity maintained in operation is providing normal service. About Eutelsat Communications Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, IS IN code: FR0010221234 ) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 24 sa tellites that provide co verage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Af rica, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world' ...» Next (PDF)