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ASTRA 2B (26494)
COSPAR: 2000-054A | Alt Name: Astra 2B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 14, 2000
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5G
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26494
International Designator
2000-054A
Epoch
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Inclination
9.62°
Right Ascension
55.96°
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Argument of Perigee
156.80°
Period
1455.74 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASTRA 2B
Alternative Name
Astra 2B
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
SES
Country
Luxembourg
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 26494U 00054A 26185.00160475 -.00000225 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 26494 9.6227 55.9633 0012257 156.8013 35.8144 0.98918542 46804
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ASTRA 2B is a communication satellite (Eurostar-2000+ configuration) launched on September 14, 2000, from Guiana Space Centre using an Ariane 5G launch vehicle. It was manufactured by ASTT and owned by SES. The satellite measures 2.8 meters in length and 2.5 meters in diameter with a span of 32 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 1400 kg, and it had an initial launch mass of 3315 kg. It is equipped with 30 Ku-band transponders for direct broadcasting communication purposes. The satellite's power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. ASTRA 2B was designed to operate for approximately 14 years in its mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.8
Diameter
2.5
Span
32
Dry Mass
1400
Launch Mass
3315
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
17
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Astra 2B
Purpose
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Mission
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Manufacturer
ASTT
Life Expectancy
14 years
Bus
Eurostar 2000+
Configuration
Eurostar-2000+
Motor
R-4D-11-300
Equipment
30 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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