Previous UK TV Satellites
The current UK TV Satellites are Astra 2E, Astra 2F, and Astra 2G.
These three UK TV satellites are located at 28.2 to 28.5 degrees east.
Prior to these new satellites, there were a number of previous satellites that were used for UK Satellite TV.
Some of the previous UK TV satellites have been moved to other orbital positions, and are being used for “back up” purposes.
The previous UK TV Satellites are:
Astra 2A Satellite
Astra 2A Satellite Launched 30th August 1998
Satellite Model : Hughes HS-601
Astra 2A Satellite
Astra 2A Satellite footprint map
Astra 2B Satellite
Astra 2B Satellite Launched 14 September 2000
Satellite Model : Eurostar 2000
Astra 2B satellite footprint map
Astra 2C Satellite
Astra 2C Satellite Launched 16th June 2001
Satellite Model : Hughes HS-601
Astra 2D Satellite
Astra 2D Satellite Launched 19th December 2000
Satellite Model : HS-376
Astra 2D Satellite
Astra 2D satellite footprint map
Eutelsat 28A / Eurobird 1 Satellite
Eutelsat 28A / Eurobird 1 Satellite Launched 8th March 2001
Satellite Model : Spacebus 3000
Astra 1N Satellite
Astra 1N Satellite Launched 6th August 2011
Satellite Model : Eurostar E3000
Astra 1N
Astra 1N satellite footprint map