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Satellite Name: Astra 2B Status: active Position: 19° E (19.4° E) NORAD:26494 Cospar number:2000-054A Operator:SES S.A. Launch date: 14-Sep-2000 Launch site:Guiana Space Center Launch vehicle:Ariane 5 G Launch mass (kg): 3315 Dry mass (kg): 1400 Manufacturer:Airbus Defence and Space Model (bus): Eurostar-2000+ Orbit: GEO Expected lifetime: 14 yrs.
Call sign: Beacon(s): Details:
30 Ku-band (for first five years, 28 after) transponders to provide Direct-to-home, broadcasting and multimedia services
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