Astra 2 satellites

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:beam multiple spot beams
gptkbp:broadcasts various broadcasting services
gptkbp:collaborations collaboration with international space agencies
gptkbp:covered_by gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:data_usage up to 100 Mbps
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:Astra_2_A
Astra 2 A, Astra 2 B, Astra 2 D, Astra 2 E
gptkbp:elevation 28.2° East
gptkbp:end_of_life expected 15 years after launch
gptkbp:first_generation gptkb:Astra_2_A
gptkb:Astra_2_B
gptkb:Astra_2_E
gptkb:Astra_2_G
gptkbp:frequency Ku-band
10.70-12.75 G Hz
12.75-13.25 G Hz
gptkbp:future_plans future upgrades planned
gptkbp:healthcare telemetry data available
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:SES_Ground_Control
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Astra 2 satellites
gptkbp:is_accessible_by internet access services
gptkbp:launch_date 2000-12-20
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Ariane_4
gptkbp:launched gptkb:2000
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Astrium
gptkbp:mass approximately 4,500 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Astra_satellite_network
gptkb:Eurostar
regular updates and maintenance
remote control capabilities
advanced communication technology
commercial satellite launch
high reliability and availability
highly reliable design
various applications in telecommunications
high capacity for data transmission
designed for 15 years of operation
gptkbp:operated_by SESS. A.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:SES_constellation
gptkbp:partnerships partnerships with broadcasters
gptkbp:performance excellent performance metrics
gptkbp:powers approximately 10 k W
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:research research and development in satellite technology
gptkbp:security_features high security standards
gptkbp:service_type DTH television
gptkbp:services gptkb:Sky_UK
data transmission services
gptkbp:sister_channel hundreds of television channels
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Astra_2_E
gptkbp:technology innovations in satellite technology
gptkbp:track continuous monitoring of satellite health
gptkbp:transponders multiple transponders
gptkbp:type geostationary satellite
gptkbp:updates regular software updates
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ariane_4
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4