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Sat-UK #163 03.12.97: ASTRA 1G LAUNCHED!
Sat-UK Report #163:
- Astra 1G successfully launched!
wednesday 3rd december 1997
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And now the news:
---------- Astra 1G successfully launched!
Yesterday night (or this morning for mainland Europe), Astra 1G was
launched into geostationary orbit by a Proton Rocket from the space
station at Baikanur in the former USSR. The rocket took off as planned
at 23.10 UK Time, and what a sight it was! Astra 1G will be located at
10,2° east alongside Astra 1A-1F. Astra 1G is an HS 601 HP type
spacecraft carrying thirty-two active transponder, with sixteen
providing digital programming to Europe, as well as back-up for Astra
1F. The next, and final, satellite to be placed here for the moment is
Astra 1H, which will provide full back-up for Astra 1E-1G, as well as 2
Ka-Band transponders for two-way communication. Meanwhile, the next
major launch for Europe is that of Astra 2A, conincidentally, which will
be positioned at 28,2° east some time in January, next year.
All contents (C) 1997 Dominic Sedghi, except where indicated. All rights
reserved. The above may not be reproduced without written consent.
Information is subject to change and/or may be incorrect.
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