Astra 2G satellite is on the move. For the last few months, Astra 2G has been on an interim mission. This interim mission was to “reserve” a slot at 21.5º east, a slot for the Luxembourg governments military satellite, GovSat.
Continue reading →Astra 2G- the final new UK TV satellite – news update Astra 2G is the third and final new UK TV satellite for the 28 east location. ASTRA 2G was successfully launched at the end of December 2014. It was … Continue reading →
The builder of the Astra-2G UK TV satellite, Airbus Defence & Space, has said that the Astra 2G satellite has successfully completed its first test phase. Astra 2G has now been officially handed over to SES. Astra 2G satellite was launched … Continue reading →
Astra 2G has been successfully deployed in geo-stationary orbit. Astra 2G is currently located at 21.04º E. The solar arrays and reflector antennas have been deployed and the satellite has acquired final Earth pointing. Astra 2G Testing should begin shortly. … Continue reading →