| Designation | 24957 / 97053A |
| Launch date | 23 Sep 1997 |
| Country of origin | International |
| Mission | Telecommunications |
| Geostationary orbit | see below |
| Launch vehicle | Ariane V100 |
| Begin | End | Position |
| L: 23 Sep 1997 | mid-Dec 1997 | 27.5°W (replaced 601) |
| Jan 1998 | Aug 2002 | 21.5°W |
| Aug 2002 | Oct 2002 | 19.8°W |
| Dec 2002 | Apr 2009 | 177°W (replaced 513, now called NSS 5) |
| Jun 2009 | Feb 2010 | 57°E |
| Feb 2010 | Jun 2012 | 20°W |
| Aug 2012 | 50.5°E, inclined (to preserve Thaicom slot) |
Specifications
C-band
Ku-band
Transponder frequency plan