Update of our previous post on the delay of the launch of Astra 2G ( https://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/11/astra-2g-launch-delayed/ ) The scheduled launch on November 28 of a “Proton-M” rocket with the Astra-2G satellite has been postponed due to a malfunction of the … Continue reading →
During tests at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on the “Proton-M” rocket spacecraft carrying the “Astra-2G” satellite an issue was found in complex command devices of the “Breeze-M” rocket boosters. Reports suggest that the issue is the discovery of a malfunction of … Continue reading →
ILS Proton to Launch Astra 2G ASTRA 2G is the third spacecraft of a three satellite investment programme (ASTRA 2E, 2F and 2G) that SES contracted with Airbus Defence and Space in order to provide replacement as well as incremental … Continue reading →
ILS Proton to Launch Astra 2G Payload: ASTRA 2G communications satellite Eurostar E3000 Platform Separated spacecraft mass: ~6,020 kg Launch Vehicle: Proton M/Breeze M 705,000 kg (1,554,000 lb), including payload 58.2 m (191ft) Launch Date: November 28, 2014 Launch Time: … Continue reading →
Astra 2G Satellite: Launch Update 13th November 2014: SES has confirmed that all is looking good with its upcoming launch of Astra 2G on November 28th. International Launch Services (ILS), which is responsible for the Proton rocket launch in Kazakhstan, … Continue reading →
Astra 2G Launch Update : Day one of fueling of the Astra 2G spacecraft was completed on schedule today in Baikonur. In other launch operations, The Breeze M is back in Hall 101 undergoing pneumatic testing. Joint operations are scheduled … Continue reading →
ILS and Astra have released the Astra 2G launch poster. The launch of the European satellite Astra 2G is scheduled for November 28 from the Baikonur space center.
Continue reading →Preparations for the launch of the European satellite Astra 2G scheduled for November 28 are continuing at the Baikonur space center, Alexander Shmygov, a spokesman for the Khrunichev research and production space center, told Interfax-AVN. “All work is going according … Continue reading →
Astra 2G Launch Date update Astra 2G is the third and final new UK TV satellite. It was expected to be launched earlier in 2014, but this has been delayed by politics (Ukraine situation) and another Proton rocket failure. … Continue reading →
On Monday the U.S. State Department expanded its existing sanctions regime against Moscow, saying it will deny pending export license applications of defense articles and services that could contribute to Russia’s military capabilities. In addition, the State Department is taking … Continue reading →