Satellite Name: Astra 5A (GE 1E, Sirius 2) Status: failed Position: 32° E (31.5° E) Norad: 25049 Cospar number: 1997-071A Operator:SES S.A. Launch date: 12-Nov-1997 Launch site:Guiana Space Center Launch vehicle:Ariane 44L Launch mass (kg): 2888 Dry mass (kg): 1240 Manufacturer:Thales Alenia Space Model (bus):Spacebus-3000B2 Orbit: GEO Expected lifetime: 15 yrs.
Call sign: Beacon(s): 11706.88V Details:
32 Ku-band transponders to provide direct video communications to Sweden and neighboring countries. Service for pan-regional broadcasters, regional feeds of global TV channels, business, pay-per-view cable, horse racing.
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