Astra 2G is live, and channels are moving to the new UK TV satellite

Astra 2G is live, and channels are moving to the new UK TV satellite

Astra 2G, the third and final new UK TV satellite at the Astra 28 east slot is now live and carrying channels.

Although at the time of writing there has been no official statement from SES or any broadcasters.

But about a dozen frequencies have moved to Astra 2G from Astra 2E, Astra 2F and the aging Eutelsat 28A over the last few days.

More information and the channels and frequencies affected :

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2015/06/astra-2g-is-live-and-channels-are-moving-to-the-new-uk-tv-satellite/

Astra 2G satellite arrives at 28 east

Astra 2G satellite arrives at 28 east...

Astra 2G, the third and final new UK TV satellite has arrived at 28 east, the UK satellite TV slot.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2015/06/astra-2g-satellite-arrives-at-28-east/

Astra 2G - new UK TV satellite - news update - 2G on the move

Astra 2G, the third and final new UK TV satellite, moving.... towards its test location.
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For the last few months, Astra 2G has been on an interim mission. This interim mission was to "reserve" a slot at 21.5º east, a slot for the Luxembourg governments military satellite, GovSat.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2015/04/astra-2g-new-uk-tv-satellite-news-update-2g-on-the-move/

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.