Eutelsat's new W7 satellite was launched from Baikonur to 36 degrees East by Proton launch vehicle on November 23, 2009. W7 was brought into use on January 15, 2010.

With a lifetime of 15 years, the W7 is a large and high-power spacecraft having 70 Ku-band transponders in five fixed and high-power steerable beams.

24 transponders with a fixed beam will provide DTH service over Russia and Ukraine in addition to the W4. Up to 27 transponders will be used for broadband services. The new satellite will triple the existing traffic in Russia, Ukraine and the CIS and offer extra opportunities in Central Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.