Hotbird 13F & 13G are the two first all-electric satellites based on Eurostar Neo platform.
The two new generation broadcast satellites will deliver improved performances over the European and Middle-Eastern footprint, reinforced by a powerful European Superbeam.
So it takes a bit longer to reach orbital position with the electric drive.
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/in...?topic=56825.0




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