ASTRA 3B

Astra 3B offers coverage of Europe to provide distribution of DTH and cable broadcast services, and also hosts high-speed internet access platform ASTRA2Connect. Its steerable Ku-band spot beam over the Gulf region is highly suitable for domestic VSAT networks, government and broadband applications.

Footprints

  • Ka-band
  • Ku-band

Key data

Orbital location 23.5°E
Coverage North Africa, Europe, Russia
Launch date 21 May 2010
Launch Vehicle Ariane 5 ECA
Design Life 15 years
Satellite Manufacturer Alcatel
Polarisation Ka-band: Linear
Ku-band: Linear
Total Transponders Ka-band: 4
(250 MHz)
Ku-band: up
to 56 out of 40 BSS (33 MHz)
24 FSS (36 MHz)

Fleet and coverage

Coverage