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Astra 3B

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Identification

Position23° E (23.5° E)
NORAD / COSPAR36581 / 2010-021A
OperatorSES S.A.
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerAirbus Defence and Space
ModelEurostar-3000
Mass5472 kg
Dry mass3000 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

Beacons

11702.5 V

Comment

60 Ku-Band and 4 Ka-Band transponders to provide direct-to-home (DTH) broadcast services and two-way broadband services across Europe and Middle East.

Lifetime
21 May 2010Launched
15 yrDesign life
16.3 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
May 2025End of life
Design lifetime exceeded by 1.3 years
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