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Astra 1P
| Names | Astra 1P (2024- ) SES-24 (2024- ) |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | SES |
| COSPAR ID | 2024-115A |
| SATCAT no. | 60086 |
| Website | https://www.ses.com/ |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Spacebus |
| Bus | Spacebus NEO-200 |
| Manufacturer | Thales Alenia Space |
| Launch mass | ~5000 kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 20 June 2024 |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 9.5°W (2024 testing) 19.2°E |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 80 Ku-band |
| Coverage area | Europe |
Astra 1P (also known as SES-24) is an Astra communications satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space for owner/operator SES. Launched by SpaceX on 20 June 2024, the satellite will be positioned in geostationary orbit, in SES's primary European broadcasting slot at 19.2° East, where it will join and replace the Astra 1KR, Astra 1L, Astra 1M, and Astra 1N satellites currently stationed there (three of which have already exceeded their planned lifespans). Astra 1P is the first Astra satellite to be launched by SpaceX.[1][2][3]
Using all-electric thrusters, Astra 1P took several months to reach geostationary orbit. It was first positioned at 9.5° West for testing, which was successfully completed in December 2024,[4] and is currently moving to 19.2° East to begin service in early 2025.[5]
- ^ "SES Orders Two State-of-the-Art Satellites for its Prime TV Neighbourhood Serving 118 Million Homes" (Press release). 18 November 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Watch this space: SES set to launch most powerful satellite to orbit at 19.2E SVG Europe. 12 February 2024. Accessed 29 March 2024
- ^ SES Astra 1P and SpaceX break records Advanced Television. 21 June 2024. Accessed 25 June 2024
- ^ Euro-satellite Astra 1P fully operational RXTV. 19 December 2024. Accessed 26 December 2024
- ^ Real Time Satellite Tracking And Predictions - Astra 1P Accessed 26 December 2024
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