Eutelsat 113 West A

Also known as E113WA, Satmex 6

failed

Identification

Position113° W (46.2° E)

NORAD / COSPAR29162 / 2006-020A

OperatorEutelsat Communications S.A.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2695

Hardware

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300SX

Mass5456 kg

Dry mass2310 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

Beacons

4198.875V4199.5V11701.5V12199H

Comment

36 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide voice, data, and video services to Mexico, South America, and the continental United States. Following an anomaly on the satellite which occurred on 31st January 2024, it has ceased operations on the satellite.

Lifetime

27 May 2006Launched

15 yrDesign life

20.2 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

May 2021End of life

Design lifetime exceeded by 5.2 years

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