Hot Bird 13C
| Company type | Satellite |
|---|---|
| Industry | Communications satellite |
| Founded | 20 December 2008 |
| Products | Communications services |
| Parent | Eutelsat |
Hot Bird 13C, previously known as Hot Bird 9, is a communications satellite managed by Eutelsat. It was deployed on 20 December 2008 using an Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle, together with the Eutelsat W2M satellite. Manufactured by EADS Astrium utilizing the Eurostar E3000 platform, this satellite operates in a geosynchronous orbit at the 13°E orbital slot. Following its in-orbit validation, it provides communication services spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas, North Africa, and the Middle East, equipped with 64 transponders operating in the NATO J-band (IEEE Ku band).
With a launch weight of 4,880 kilograms and a projected operational duration of 15 years, this satellite shares its architecture with Hot Bird 8 and Hot Bird 10. This common design supports Eutelsat's objective to sustain a strong footprint across major international markets.