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Astra 2B

deorbited

Identification

Position19° E (148.4° W)
NORAD / COSPAR26494 / 2000-054A
OperatorSES S.A.
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerAirbus Defence and Space
ModelEurostar-2000+
Mass3315 kg
Dry mass1400 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 G

Comment

30 Ku-band (for first five years, 28 after) transponders to provide Direct-to-home, broadcasting and multimedia services

Lifetime
14 Sept 2000Launched
14 yrDesign life
25.9 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Sept 2014End of life
Satellite is deorbited