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Astra 1M

Satellite. Astra 1M was launched on November 5, 2008 aboard a Proton-M/Briz-M from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2008-057ANORAD 33436Luxembourg

Identity

Name in GCAT
Astra 1M
International designator
2008-057A
NORAD catalog number
33436
GCAT identifier
S33436
UN registration
A/AC.105/INF.420

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
Astra
Owner
SES Astra
Country
Luxembourg
Builder
Astrium (F) Toulouse
Platform (bus)
Eurostar 3000S

Launch

Date
November 5, 2008 · 20:44 UTC
Launch record
2008-057Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC200/39

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,776 km
Apogee
35,797 km
Inclination
0.16°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 5, 2023

Size

Mass
5,345 kg
Dry mass
3,000 kg
Length
4.0 m
Diameter
2.40 m
Span
35.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q750266 (CC0).