| Category. | Statistic. |
|---|---|
| Launch vehicle. | Ariane rocket. |
| Launch date. | 12 October 1983. |
| Launch site. | Kourou ELA-1. |
| Ceased operations. | 16 December 1996. |
| Owner(s). | Eutelsat/ESA. |
| Major contractor(s) | British Aerospace and Arianespace. |
| Is it still in orbit. | Yes (as of 2010.). |
| Launch mass | 1,050 kilograms (2,310 lb). |
| Nationality(s). | French/EU. |
| Satellite type. | Communications satalite. |
| Links | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eutelsat and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eutelsat_I_F-1. |
It has been replaced by several subsequent new Eutelsat satellites over the years.
- See also: Space satellites