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ASTRA 2E (39285)
COSPAR: 2013-056A | Alt Name: Astra 2E
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 29, 2013
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39285
International Designator
2013-056A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:28:09 GMT
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Inclination
0.07°
Right Ascension
317.28°
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Argument of Perigee
162.59°
Period
1436.04 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASTRA 2E
Alternative Name
Astra 2E
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SESSA
Country
Luxembourg
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 39285U 13056A 26185.22789071 .00000163 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 39285 0.0726 317.2822 0002745 162.5917 272.9286 1.00275756 46580
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ASTRA 2E, also known as Astra 2E, is a communication satellite designed for direct broadcasting. It was manufactured by EADSB and launched on September 29, 2013, from the TYMSC launch site using a Proton-M/Briz-M launch vehicle from LC200/39 pad. The satellite is configured as Eurostar-3000 with dimensions of 6.8 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 39.8 meters when deployed. Astra 2E has a dry mass of 3000 kg and was launched with a total mass of 6052 kg. It is equipped with 60 Ku- and 3 Ka-band transponders for #2E, #2F; and 62 Ku- and 4 Ka-band transponders for #2G, powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels and it has an RCS value of 7.7968. Astra 2E was owned by SESSA at the time of launch and its mission duration is expected to be 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.8
Diameter
2.8
Span
39.8
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
6052
Shape
Box + 2 panels
Radar Cross Section
7.7968
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Astra 2E
Purpose
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Mission
Communication (Direct Broadcasting)
Manufacturer
EADSB
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
Eurostar 3000
Configuration
Eurostar-3000
Motor
R-4D
Equipment
60 Ku- and 3 Ka-band transponders (#2E, #2F); 62 Ku- and 4 Ka-band transponders (#2G)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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