ASTRA 3 B

Satellite Name: Astra 3 B
Status: active
Position: 23° E (23.5° E)
Norad: 36581
Cospar number: 2010-021A
Operator: SES S.A.
Launch date: 21-May-2010
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch mass (kg): 5472
Dry mass (kg): 3000
Manufacturer: EADS Astrium
Model (bus): Eurostar-3000
Orbit: GEO
Expected lifetime: 15 yrs.







DESCRIPTION


60 Ku-Band and 4 Ka-Band transponders to provide direct-to-home (DTH) broadcast services and two-way broadband services across Europe and Middle East.

    

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