Astra 1C
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| General information | |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | May 12, 1993 |
| Launch Mass | 2790 kg |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Model | HS 601 |
| Launcher / Flight Number |
Ariane 42 L / V56 |
| Lifetime | 15 years |
| Transponder Information | |
| Transponder Capacity | 24 (18 main, 6 backup) |
| Twta output power | 18 x 63 W |
| Bandwidth | 18 x 26 MHz |
| EIRP | 51 dBW |
| Sundries | |
| Expendable Energy | 3300 W |
| Location | |
| Former location | 19.2° E |
| Current location | (inclined orbit) 4.6° E |
| List of broadcast satellites | |
Astra 1C was the third satellite launched by the Société Européenne des Satellites (SES), now the SES Astra. It is the oldest Astra satellite still in operation, although it currently carries no services. It carried almost entirely analogue television services for its operational life, aimed mainly to the UK and Irish market in its early life, and Germany for the remainder.
The satellite was intended to be replaced in 2002, along with Astra 1B, by Astra 1K, although this satellite failed to launch completely. It was eventually relieved of its remaining television/radio payloads in July 2006 by Astra 1KR. It is likely to remain on station until the launch of Astra 1L.
As of March 2007, Astra 1C is at 4.6°E and has been placed in an inclined orbit [1]. It had previously spent a short period at 2.0°E for tests.
