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ASTRA 1K (27557)
COSPAR: 2002-053A | Alt Name: Astra 1K
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 25, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27557
International Designator
2002-053A
Decay Date
12/10/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASTRA 1K
Alternative Name
Astra 1K
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SESGL
Country
Luxembourg
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
ASTRA 1K, also known as Astra 1K, is a communication satellite operated by SESGL for direct broadcasting purposes. Launched on November 25, 2002, from the TYMSC launch site using the Proton-K/DM-2M vehicle, it has a dry mass of 2,500 kg and was manufactured by ALC. The satellite features a configuration known as Spacebus-3000B3S and is equipped with 52 Ku-band and 2 Ka-band transponders for communication. It also uses two deployable solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. ASTRA 1K measures approximately 5 meters in length, has a diameter of 4 meters, and spans 30 meters, with a box shape augmented by two panels. The satellite's radar cross-section (RCS) is recorded at 6.3095 m².
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
4
Span
30
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
5250
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
6.3095
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Astra 1K
Purpose
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Mission
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Manufacturer
ALC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Spacebus 3000B3S
Configuration
Spacebus-3000B3S
Motor
S400
Equipment
52 Ku-band and 2 Ka-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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