Astra satellites

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:application DTH television
gptkbp:broadcasts DVB-S2
gptkbp:command_structure dish antennas
gptkbp:constellation gptkb:Astra_constellation
gptkbp:coverage gptkb:Europe
direct-to-home
gptkbp:customer_base millions of subscribers
gptkbp:data_rate_range 1-100 Mbps
gptkbp:data_transmission high-definition television
gptkbp:data_usage up to 100 Mbps
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1997
gptkb:2021
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:frequency Ku-band
gptkbp:future_plans new satellite launches planned.
gptkbp:home_ground SES ground stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Astra satellites
gptkbp:internet_access broadband internet
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1997
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Arianespace
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Airbus_Defence_and_Space
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:SES_S._A.
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:SES_Network
gptkb:Astra_1_A
gptkb:Eurostar
15 years
yes
multiple
modular design
geostationary satellite
multiple launches since 1997
gptkbp:orbital_altitude 19.2° East
gptkbp:part_of SES fleet
gptkbp:partnerships various media companies
gptkbp:payload_capacity C-band and Ku-band transponders
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:broadcasting
gptkbp:propulsion chemical propulsion
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance gptkb:European_Space_Agency
EU regulations
gptkbp:satellite_management SES Astra management team
gptkbp:service_area gptkb:Western_Europe
gptkbp:services_provided gptkb:SES_Astra
gptkbp:sister_channel hundreds
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Astra_2_E
gptkbp:technology digital broadcasting
gptkbp:track GPS-based tracking
gptkbp:transponders multiple
gptkbp:type gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ariane_4
gptkb:SES_Astra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5