ASTRA 1KR

Video

Watch the streaming video of the launch of ASTRA 1KR from Cape Canaveral on 20 April 2006

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
Launch vehicle: Atlas V
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, USA
Launch mass: 4331 kg

Satellite orbital information


Satellite manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Orbital location: 19.2° east
Stabilization system: 3-axis type
Total power consumption: 12000 W

Satellite transponder information


Transponder capacity: 32
TWTA output power: 140 W
EIRP: 51 dBW
All transponders are eclipse protected: yes
Transponder bandwidth: 26 MHz

Channel capacity


Total: 64 Ku band channels
10.70-10.95 GHz: 16 channels (band D)
10.95-11.20 GHz: 16 channels (band C)
11.20-11.45 GHz: 16 channels (band A)
11.45-11.70 GHz: 16 channels (band B)

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