ASTRA 1M

Vehicle: Proton M/ Breeze M

The Satellite

• Satellite Operator: SES ASTRA
• Satellite Manufacturer: EADS Astrium
• Purpose: HDTV
• Platform: Eurostar E3000
• Separated Mass: 5320 kg
• Satellite Design Life: 15 years

Highlights

• 5th ILS Launch of 2008
• 48th Proton Launch for ILS
• 7th ILS Proton Launch for SES ASTRA
• 11th Eurostar Satellite Launched on Proton

Latest News

ILS Proton Successfully Launches ASTRA 1M Satellite

Launch Resources

• Mission Overview
• Media Advisory
• Live Broadcast

Final Details of the Launch and Separation

• Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on November 6, at 2:44 am local time (Nov. 5, 15:44 EST, 20:44 GMT).
• Nominal separation took place at 11:56 a.m. local time (Nov. 6, 00:56 EST, 05:56 GMT).
• Separation of the ASTRA 1M satellite occured approximately 9 hours, 12 minutes after liftoff.
• Orbit Parameters: Predicted: 4980 km x 35786 km x 21.5 deg