ASTRA 4A
ASTRA 4A is a multi-mission Ku / Ka-band satellite that supports services for DTH broadcasting, cable TV feeds, occasional transmissions and broadband solutions to Europe and Africa.
Footprints
- Ka-band
- Ku-band
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Europe Interconnect Ka-band beam
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Europe Interactive Ka-band beam
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Sub Saharan Africa Ku-band beam
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Europe Ku-band beam
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Nordic Ku-band beam
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Key data
| Orbital location | 5°E |
| Coverage | South Africa, Europe, Russia |
| Launch date | 18 November 2007 |
| Launch Vehicle | Proton Breeze M |
| Design Life | 15 years |
| Satellite Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Polarisation |
Ka-band: Linear
Ku-band: Linear |
| Total Transponders |
Ka-band: (Interconnect): 1 (250 MHz) (Interactive): 2 (125 MHz) Ku-band: Europe: 40 BSS (33 MHz) 6 FSS (72 MHz) Africa: 6 FSS (36 MHz) |
