29055 - ASTRA 1KR

Astra 1KR is a European geostationary communications satellite that was launched from Cape Canaveral by an Atlas 5 rocket at 20:27 UT on 20 April 2006. The 4.3 tonne satellite provides direct-to- home voice, video and internet services to much of Europe through its 32 Ku-band transponders after parking over 19.2 degrees E longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2006-04-20
Launch Vehicle: Atlas V
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, United States