Satellite Name |
Astra 5A (ex Sirius 2) |
Status |
Retired |
Mission Type |
Communication |
Orbit |
Geostationary |
Position |
31.5 ° East |
Country |
International |
Operator |
SES S.A. (ex SES Astra) |
Satellite Manufacturer |
Airbus Defence and Space (EADS - European Aeronautic Defence and Space)
|
Model (BUS) |
Spacebus 3000B2 |
Launch Vehicle |
Ariane 44L |
Launch Site |
Guiana Space Centre |
Launch Date |
12.11.1997 |
Satellite Lifetime |
15 Year (Planned lifetime has expired.) |
Mass |
2930 Kg |
Transponders |
Ku Band Transponders : 32
|
Downlink Frequency |
Unknown |
Uplink Frequency |
Unknown |
Beacon Frequency |
Unknown |
Norad Number |
25049 |
Cospar Number |
1997-071A |