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 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 →
Astra 2E News Update: 10/09/13 : Reports from Ukraine are saying that the launch of Astra 2E on the 16th / 17th September has again been delayed. “A technical problem was found during the final inspection of the rocket Proton … Continue reading →
BT Sport has revealed its schedule for the opening night. BT Sport will launch its channels, – BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 2 – at 6pm on Thursday 1 August 2013. BT Sport will launch with an hour-long live … Continue reading →