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located at 13 °E over the Equator ( Orbital position) and with a transmitting Footprint over Europe , North Africa and the Middle East . Both Digital and Analogue Radio and Television channels are transmitted by the Hotbird Constellation , with service both Free-to-air and Encrypted . In addition there are a few Interactive and IP services. The satellites currently at 13°E are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,7A (Hot Bird 8 satellite is currently under construction). Hot Bird 5 is no longer in this position; it was re-located to 26°E and renamed Arabsat 2D via being called Eurobird 2 . The reason for the re-location was premature deterioration of the solar panels, which reduced the available power. Hot Bird 7 was lost in December 2002 during the Ariane 5 ECA launch. A brand new Hot Bird 7A was successfully launched on 11 March 2006 . With 38 Ku-Band Transponders , this new satellite will replace Hotbird 1 from April 2006, and will provide additional backup for Hotbird 2,3,4 The 13°E slot predates the launch of Hot Bird 1 in 1995, with Eutelsat 1F1 having been located there as early as 1983, and Eutelsat 2F1 having also served time at the location. BROADCASTED SERVICES
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