Astra 1L at 19.2° East
| Position: | 19.2° East |
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed Martin |
| Operator: | SES |
| Launch operator: | Arianespace |
| Launch vehicle: | Ariane 5ECA |
| Launch date: | 05/04/2007 |
| Expected lifetime: | 15 Years |
In June 2003 SES ASTRA (SES) ordered two new Astra satellites with satellite manufacturer Lockheed Martin. The satellites, designated Astra 1KR and Astra 1L would provide distribution of direct-to-home (DTH) broadcast services across Europe following their scheduled launches in the second half of 2005 and 2006 respectively.
The Astra 1L communications satellite features a Ku/Ka- band payload with 31 active transponders and will be located at 19.2° East longitude.
Both spacecraft will be based on the award winning A2100AXS platform, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, USA, and each will have a minimum service life of 15 years.
Astra 1L was launched on May 4th, 2007, in a dual launch with Galaxy 17 satellite for Intelsat, on an Ariane 5 rocket operated by launch operator Arianespace from the Kourou Space Port in French Guiana.
Astra 1L at 19.2° East
Astra 1L at 19.2° East
