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-APR-2006 |
| Launch vehicle: |
Atlas V |
| Launch site: |
Cape Canaveral, USA |
| Launch mass: |
4332kg |
Satellite orbital information
| Satellite manufacturer: |
Lockheed Martin |
| Orbital location: |
19.2° east |
| Stabilization system: |
3-axis type |
| Total power consumption: |
8.6 kW |
Satellite transponder information
| Transponder capacity: |
32/28 |
| TWTA output power: |
63W |
| EIRP: |
140W |
| All transponders are eclipse protected |
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| Transponder bandwidth: |
26 MHz |
Channel capacity
| Total: |
64 channels (bands A, B, C and D) |
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