Communication satellite built by Alcatel Alenia Space (formerly Alcatel Space) for SES Americom => Sat-GE, USA. Launched 2005. Used the Spacebus-4000C3 bus.
AKA: Eutelsat 172A;GE 23. First Launch: 2005-12-29. Last Launch: 2005-12-29. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 4,981 kg (10,981 lb).