KA-SAT will be a satellite, operated by Eutelsat. It is going to be located at 13°E, the same position as the most common Hotbird satellites. It will be launched in late 2010. KA-SAT is scheduled for launch in third quarter 2010. It will be configured with over 80 spotbeams, making it the most advanced multi-spot satellite designed in the world to date. The satellite will form the cornerstone of a major new satellite infrastructure programme that will significantly expand capacity for consumer broadband services across Europe and the Mediterranean Basin, while providing new opportunities for local and regional television markets. Eutelsat will locate KA-SAT at 13 degrees East where it will join three large HOT BIRD? Ku-band broadcasting satellites
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