The Olympus satellite was a telecommunications satellite developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with various European telecommunications companies. It was intended to provide a range of telecommunications services, including voice, data, and television broadcasting, across Europe and neighboring regions. Olympus was retired from service in 1993 due to technical issues, ending its operational life prematurely. While the mission faced challenges and did not achieve all of its objectives, it nonetheless contributed valuable insights and technological advancements to the field of satellite telecommunications in Europe.