26494 - ASTRA 2B

Astra 2B is a European (Luxembourg-registered) geosynchronous communications spacecraft that was launched by an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou at 22:54 UT. It provides digital video broadcasts to most of Europe through its 30 high power Ku-band transponders and is parked over 28.2 degrees E longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2000-09-14
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana