SES S.A.

SES Astra

GEO35,786 kmCommunications / Broadcast

TRACKING68 of 11 satellites

ALTITUDE35786 km

ORBITGEO

LIVE

16LAUNCHES

GEOORBIT

35,786 kmALTITUDE

Communications / BroadcastPURPOSE

Dec 1988FIRST LAUNCH

MASS5,975 kg

ALTITUDE35786 km

ORBIT TYPEGEO

COUNTRYLuxembourg

SES Astra is a communications / broadcast satellite operated by SES S.A.. It operates in GEO orbit at 35786 km altitude. 16 deployment launches are tracked on Space Launch Live.

ABOUT SES ASTRA

SES operates the Astra satellite fleet from geostationary orbit, providing direct-to-home television and broadband services across Europe. The Astra satellites at 19.2°E form one of the most important orbital positions for European broadcasting, reaching over 180 million households. SES also operates the O3b mPOWER MEO constellation.

SPECIFICATIONS

⚖Mass5,975 kg (13,175 lbs)

▲Altitude35786 km (22,236 mi)

◯OrbitGEO

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🚀 DEPLOYMENT LAUNCH

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