Astra 2G satellite is the third and final new UK TV satellite for the 28.2 east orbital slot, scheduled for launch on the 28th November 2014. However, recent reports suggest it may not be used immediately for UK TV. Reports … 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 →
At the Baikonur launch site preparations continues for the upcoming launch of a “Proton-M” rocket with the Astra-2G satellite. This week has seen the assembly of the Astra-2G satellite with the upper stage “Breeze-M” of the launch rocket. International Launch … Continue reading →
Astra 2G Spacecraft Fueling Complete; Preparations for Launch Continue The final day of fueling of the Astra 2G spacecraft was completed on schedule today in Baikonur. Joint operations are on schedule to begin tomorrow to support the ILS … 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, the third and final new UK TV satellite,has arrived at the launch site at Baikonur, in preparation for its launched, scheduled for 28th November 2014. International Launch Services (ILS), who are contracted to launch Astra 2G for SES … Continue reading →
Astra 2G, the third and final new UK TV satellite is expected to launch from Baikonur on the 28th November 2014. Astra 2G will replace the aging Astra 2A satellite, and will mean some reception changes for the affected Sky … Continue reading →
Astra 2G, the third and final new UK TV satellite now has a launch date pencilled in. Astra 2G is expected to launch from Baikonur on the 28th November, using a Proton M rocket. Astra 2G will replace … 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 →
International Launch Services (ILS) is the company contracted by Astra to launch the thirds and final new UK TV satellite, Astra 2G. ILS generally use Russian Proton rockets for their launches. Recently ILS has said that it had reduced its … Continue reading →
As we reported a few weeks ago ( https://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/astra-2g-third-new-uk-tv-satellite-launch-may-delayed/ ) the launch of the third and final Astra 2 satellite for use for UK satellite TV, has been delayed. The Astra 2G satellite has received the required U.S. shipping license … Continue reading →