Eurostar Neo

New generation of GEO telecoms satellites

Eurostar Neo is a high performance communications satellite which operates in geostationary orbit, 36,000km above the Earth. Just two Eurostar Neos can provide global connectivity for high-speed internet and advanced mobile communications.

Eurostar Neo draws on the strengths, experience and more than 30 years of heritage from the Eurostar family, the benchmark in the industry for in-orbit reliability.

The first Eurostar Neo to reach its geostationary position

The first Eurostar Neo satellite, Eutelsat Hotbird 13F, reached its geostationary orbit in March 2023, followed a few weeks later by its twin HOTBIRD 13G.

Now fully operational, they are delivering the broadcast of more than a thousand television channels into homes across Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East.

Key benefits

Optimised payload centric design to increase mission capacity
Scalable power system to cover a 7 to 24 kW payload power
From 3 to 6.8 ton launch mass
Compatible with all launchers

202309 Eurostar Neo Longue

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202309 Eurostar Neo Longue
Eurostar Family Light.2023

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Eurostar Family Light.2023

GEO satellites enable long-distance signal transmission

GEO satellites provide reliable and widespread communications on a global scale

Geostationary telecommunications satellites are essential to provide the connectivity we need to keep us in touch, informed, entertained – and, in emergency situations, to keep us safe.

Electrical propulsion to raise its orbit

Airbus was a pioneer in developing all-electric propulsion, cutting fuel consumption. This enables:
- unmatched efficiency
- more powerful payloads for enhanced connectivity
- stable, long lasting service