Astra 2G successfully launched

Astra 2G successfully launched

Astra 2G satellite has been successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome (03:37 local time 28/12/2014 or 21:37 GMT 27/12/2014)

Astra 2G is the third and final satellite in a replacement programme for the UK TV satellites at 28.2-5 degrees East

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Astra 2G Satellite - new launch date

Astra 2G Satellite - new launch date

After the scheduled launch of the Astra-2G satellite on the on November 28 was been postponed due to a malfunction of the complex command devices booster "Briz-M", a new launch date has been announced.

Astra 2G - Launch delayed

During tests at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on the "Proton-M" rocket spacecraft carrying the "Astra-2G" satellite an issue was found in complex command devices of the "Breeze-M" rocket boosters.

They will now be moving the launch vehicle from the launch pad to the assembly building 92A-50 for more tests and inspections to eliminate the identified faults.

Astra 2G Satellite - the third new UK TV satellite - news and details

ILS Proton to Launch Astra 2G Satellite

ASTRA 2G is the third spacecraft of a three satellite investment programme (ASTRA 2E, 2F and 2G) that SES contracted with Airbus Defence and Space in order to provide replacement as well as incremental satellite capacity in the orbital arc of 28.2/28.5 degrees East. ASTRA 2G carries 62 Ku-band transponders as well as 4 Ka-band transponders. The different beams provide coverage over the UK and Ireland, Europe and West Africa.