Can “Non-Type approved antennas” access the Eutelsat space segment?
Yes, access to the Eutelsat space segment is not restricted to type approved antennas only. There are three types of antenna: Type approved, which have undergone a long process of verification and testing, often witnessed by Eutelsat and/or other satcom operators. Individual verification is not required for this type of antennae. Individually approved, which are not type approved but whose performance is known to Eutelsat and for which individual verification is not strictly mandatory. Eutelsat, however, reserves the right to instigate the performance of verification tests at any time should problems occur. Other antennas not falling into any of the categories above and for which individual verification of the performance is required.
