Space Satellites Currently Orbiting Earth - Astra 3A


CountryLuxembourg
OperatorSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES])
TypeCommercial
PurposeCommunications
Type of OrbitGEO, 23.55° E
Expected Lifetime10 yrs.
Launch SiteGuiana Space Center
Launch VehicleAriane 44L
NORAD Number27400
Launch Date3/29/2002
Perigee (KM)35,779< > =
Apogee (KM)35,791< > =
Eccentricity1.42E-04< > =
Inclination (degrees)0.07< > =
Period (minutes)1436.05< > =
Launch Mass (KG.)1,500< > =
Dry Mass (KG.)750< > =
Power (Watts)1,500< > =
Comments20 transponders; provide follow-on capacity for the Kopernikus satellite of Deutsche Telekom AG, contracted for 10 transponders on spacecraft; German-speaking countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
SourceUnion of Concerned Scientists - Satellite Database (2007)

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Related: Luxembourg SES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) Commercial Communications GEO, 23.55° E 10 yrs. Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 27400 3/29/2002

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