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ASTRA 2A (25462)
COSPAR: 1998-050A | Alt Name: Astra 2A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 30, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25462
International Designator
1998-050A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:35:24 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
7.14°
Right Ascension
68.82°
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Argument of Perigee
64.61°
Period
1459.57 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASTRA 2A
Alternative Name
Astra 2A
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
SES
Country
Luxembourg
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25462U 98050A 26185.23291740 .00000046 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 25462 7.1447 68.8228 0024799 64.6088 287.1371 0.98659371 46435
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ASTRA 2A is a communication satellite operated by SES for direct broadcasting purposes. Launched on August 30, 1998, from Tyuratam Site (TYMSC) using the Proton-K/DM-2M launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC81/23, it has a design lifetime of 15 years. The satellite is based on the HS-601HP / BSS-601HP bus manufactured by HSES and equipped with 32 Ku-band transponders (all) and 2 Ka-band transponders (only #1H). It measures 4 meters in length, 3.2 meters in diameter, and has a span of 26.2 meters. Its dry mass is 1950 kilograms, while its launch mass was 3550 kilograms. The satellite powers itself with two deployable solar arrays and batteries.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
3.2
Span
26.2
Dry Mass
1950
Launch Mass
3550
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
18.8958
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Astra 2A
Purpose
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Mission
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
HS-601HP
Configuration
HS-601HP / BSS-601HP
Motor
X/R-4D11-300
Equipment
32 Ku-band transponders (all), 2 Ka-band transponders (only #1H)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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