EUTELSAT 25B/Es'Hail 1, built for Eutelsat and Qatar Satellite Company (QSC), will provide Direct-Broadcast Services (DBS) to expanding markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. The satellite will replace Eutelsat’s EUROBIRD 2 satellite at 25.5 degrees East. In addition to securing Ku-band continuity for Eutelsat and additional Ku-band resources for QSC, the satellite will initiate a Ka-band capability, opening business opportunities for both companies. The satellite is scheduled for launch in 2013.