ASTRA 1KR
ASTRA 1KR is an all Ku-band spacecraft that provides distribution of direct-to-home broadcast services across Europe. It is equipped with 32 active transponders, which will be reduced to 28 active transponders after the first 5 years. The satellite is located at 19.2° east, ASTRA’s prime orbital position for DTH services.
Satellite Facts
Satellite launch information
| Launch date: |
20.04.2006 22:27
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| Launch vehicle: |
Atlas V
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| Launch site: |
Cape Canaveral, USA
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| Launch mass: |
4331 kg
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Satellite orbital information
| Satellite manufacturer: |
Lockheed Martin
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| Orbital location: |
19.2° east
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| Stabilization system: |
3-axis type
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| Total power consumption: |
12000 W
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Satellite transponder information
| Transponder capacity: |
32
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| TWTA output power: |
140 W
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| EIRP: |
51 dBW
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| All transponders are eclipse protected: |
yes
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| Transponder bandwidth: |
26 MHz
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Channel capacity
| Total: |
64 Ku band channels
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| 10.70-10.95 GHz: |
16 channels (band D)
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| 10.95-11.20 GHz: |
16 channels (band C)
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| 11.20-11.45 GHz: |
16 channels (band A)
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| 11.45-11.70 GHz: |
16 channels (band B)
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Footprint
