ASTRA 2C
Previously located at 28.2°E, ASTRA 2C now provides coverage for eastern and southern Europe from 31.5°E. Our latest orbital position extends the ASTRA footprint and is
the ideal platform for direct-to-home broadcasting (including HDTV), cable contribution and DTT feeds.
Satellite Facts
Satellite launch information
| Launch date: |
16.06.2001 01:49
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| Launch vehicle: |
Proton
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| Launch site: |
Baikonur, Kazakhstan
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| Launch mass: |
3643 kg
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Satellite orbital information
| Satellite manufacturer: |
Boeing Satellite Systems (formerly Hughes)
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| Orbital location: |
31.5° east
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| Stabilization system: |
3-axis type
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| Total power consumption: |
7000 W
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Satellite transponder information
| Transponder capacity: |
32/28
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| TWTA output power: |
105 W
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| EIRP: |
51 dBW
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| All transponders are eclipse protected: |
yes
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| Transponder bandwidth: |
33MHz
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Channel capacity
| Total Ku-band channels: |
24
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| 11.70-12.10 GHz: |
20 channels (band E)
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| 12.10-12.50 GHz: |
4 channels (band F)
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Footprint
West beam
East beam
