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Astra 2D
deorbited
Identification
NORAD / COSPAR
26638 / 2000-081A
Operator
SES S.A.
Orbit & position
Orbit
GEO
Position
23° E (101.6° E)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—
Hardware
Manufacturer
Boeing (Hughes)
Model
BSS-376HP
Mass
1420 kg
Dry mass
700 kg
Launch
Launch date
20 Dec 2000
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 G
Design life
15 yr
Beacons
10701.25V
Comment
16 Ku-band transponders providing Direct-to-home, broadcasting and multimedia services