Vehicle: Proton K/ Block DM
The Satellite
- Satellite Operator: SES ASTRA
- Satellite Manufacturer: Hughes Space and Communications (Boeing)
- Purpose: Various Services
- Platform: HS-601 HP
- Separated Mass: 3379 kg
- Satellite Design Life: 15 years
Highlights
- 3rd ILS Launch of 1997
- 4th ILS Proton Launch Overall
- 2nd ILS Proton Launch for SES
- 3rd Hughes Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
- 252nd Proton Launch Overall
Latest News
Proton Successfully Launches ASTRA 1G Comm Satellite
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on 03 December at 4:10 a.m (6:10 p.m. EST, Dec. 2)
- ASTRA 1G will be copositioned 19.2 degrees East longitude, creating the world’s first orbital position offering 120 copositioned transponders.