| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | SES |
| COSPAR ID | 2007-016A  |
| SATCAT no. | 31306 |
| Website | https://www.ses.com/ |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) 17 years, 7 months, 29 days (elapsed) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Lockheed Martin A2100 |
| Bus | A2100AXS |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Launch mass | 4,497 kg (9,914 lb) |
| Dry mass | 2,253 kg (4,967 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 4 May 2007, 22:29 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5ECA (V176) |
| Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Entered service | July 2007 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 19.2° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 31 transponders: 29 Ku-band 2 Ka-band |
| Coverage area | Europe |
| Astra constellation← Astra 1KRAstra 1M → | |
Astra 1L, is one of the Astra geostationary satellites owned and operated by SES, was purchased in June 2003.
Launch
It was launched on 4 May 2007, at 22:29 UTC by an Ariane 5ECA from Centre Spatial Guyanais at Kourou, French Guiana.
Satellite description
The satellite is based on the A2100AXS satellite bus, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, Newtown, Pennsylvania, and has a minimum service life of 15 years. It features 29 Ku-band and 2 Ka-band transponders to service Europe. SES stated that Astra 1L would replace Astra 2C.
See also
- SES (satellite operator)
- Astra (satellite family)
- Astra 19.2°E (orbital position)
- Astra 1KR co-located satellite
- Astra 1M co-located satellite
- Astra 1N co-located satellite
- Astra 2C previously co-located satellite
References
- ^ "Astra 1L". Gunter's Space page. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- "ASTRA 1L". N2YO.com. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- "Display: Astra 1L 2007-016A". nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- "Satellites". SatBeams. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- "SES ASTRA PROCURES TWO SATELLITES WITH LOCKHEED MARTIN" (Press release). SES Astra. 17 June 2003. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
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