Astra 1L
| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | SES |
| COSPAR ID | 2007-016A |
| SATCAT no. | 31306 |
| Website | https://www.ses.com/ |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) 17 years, 6 months, 18 days (elapsed) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Lockheed Martin A2100[1] |
| Bus | A2100AXS |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Launch mass | 4,497 kg (9,914 lb) |
| Dry mass | 2,253 kg (4,967 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 4 May 2007, 22:29 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5ECA (V176) |
| Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Entered service | July 2007 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit[2] |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 19.2° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 31 transponders: 29 Ku-band 2 Ka-band |
| Coverage area | Europe |
Astra 1L, is one of the Astra geostationary satellites owned and operated by SES, was purchased in June 2003.
Launch
It was launched on 4 May 2007, at 22:29 UTC by an Ariane 5ECA from Centre Spatial Guyanais at Kourou, French Guiana.[3]
Satellite description
The satellite is based on the A2100AXS satellite bus, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, Newtown, Pennsylvania, and has a minimum service life of 15 years.[1] It features 29 Ku-band and 2 Ka-band transponders to service Europe.[4] SES stated that Astra 1L would replace Astra 2C.[5]
See also
- SES (satellite operator)
- Astra (satellite family)
- Astra 19.2°E (orbital position)
- Astra 1KR co-located satellite
- Astra 1M co-located satellite
- Astra 1N co-located satellite
- Astra 2C previously co-located satellite
References
- ^ a b "Astra 1L". Gunter's Space page. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "ASTRA 1L". N2YO.com. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Display: Astra 1L 2007-016A". nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Satellites". SatBeams. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "SES ASTRA PROCURES TWO SATELLITES WITH LOCKHEED MARTIN" (Press release). SES Astra. 17 June 2003. Retrieved 26 January 2012.