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Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR

Lockheed Martin · Atlas V 411 · Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Lockheed Martin's 80th launch · 1st this year · humanity's 4,764th orbital launch attempt

April 20, 2006Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Apr 20, 20:27Apr 20, 20:27 UTC

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Astra 1KR

SES ASTRA ordered two new Astra satellite in June 2003. The satellites, designated Astra 1KR and Astra 1L will provide distribution of direct-to-home broadcast services across Europe following their scheduled launches in the second half of 2005 and 2006 respectively. Astra 1KR, an all Ku-band spacecraft with 32 active transponders, will be located at 19.2 degrees East longitude. Both spacecraft will be based on the award winning A2100AXS platform, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, Newtown, Pa., and each will have a minimum service life of 15 years.

Communications · Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

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