| 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 |
