MISSION OVERVIEW
With up to 51 transponders, the EUTELSAT 3B satellite will complement Eutelsat’s capacity portfolio and geographic reach, adding resources in three frequency bands connected to fixed and steerable antennas for maximum flexibility.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
Eutelsat 3B
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4e29f6d7-a6ea-4536-81a3-6ec758840122
Reported date: May 26, 2014 at 21:09 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Sea Launch
VARIANT
3SL
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
33
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit 3SL | Eutelsat 3B launch?
The Zenit 3SL | Eutelsat 3B is scheduled for Monday, May 26, 2014 at 9:09 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Eutelsat 3B?
The Zenit 3SL | Eutelsat 3B mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Sea Launch. The Zenit has flown 36 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Zenit 3SL | Eutelsat 3B launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Eutelsat 3B going to?
The Eutelsat 3B mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Eutelsat 3B?
The Zenit 3SL | Eutelsat 3B is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit 3SL | Eutelsat 3B launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: May 26, 2014 at 21:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4e29f6d7-a6ea-4536-81a3-6ec758840122
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 0, -154
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
