ASTRA 3A
The ASTRA 3A satellite is located at 23.5° east. The main function of ASTRA 3A is provision of capacity for direct-to-cable.
Satellite Facts
Satellite launch information
| Launch date: |
29.03.2002 00:00
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| Launch vehicle: |
Ariane 44L
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| Launch site: |
Kourou, French Guyana
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| Launch mass: |
1500 kg
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Satellite orbital information
| Satellite manufacturer: |
Boeing Satellite Systems (formerly Hughes)
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| Orbital location: |
23.5° east
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| Stabilization system: |
spin type
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| Total power consumption: |
1550 W
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Satellite transponder information
| Transponder capacity: |
20
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| TWTA output power: |
30 W
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| EIRP: |
52 dBW
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| All transponders are eclipse protected: |
yes
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| Transponder bandwidth: |
36 MHz
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Channel capacity
| Total Ku-band channels: |
24
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| 11.45-11.70 GHz: |
12 channels (band B)
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| 12.50-12.75 GHz: |
12 channels (band G)
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Footprint
Horizontal polarization
