Footprints
Key data
| Orbital location | 28.2°E |
| Coverage | South Africa, Europe |
| Launch date | 14 September 2000 |
| Launch Vehicle | Ariane 5 |
| Design Life | 14 years |
| Satellite Manufacturer | EADS Astrium |
| Polarisation |
Ku-band: Linear
|
| Total Transponders |
Ku-band: 28 out of 40 BSS (33 MHz) 28 out of 40 BSS (33 MHz) |