Astra 1K

Based on the Spacebus-3000B3S (Spacebus-4000 with avionics of the Spacebus-3000) platform, Astra 1K is equipped with 52 Ku-band and 2 Ka-band transponders and will be positioned at 19.2° East. It sets a number of records for a civil communications satellite: 5250 kilograms at liftoff; 13 kW end-of-life power; total span of 37 meters; height of 6.6 meters; 10 different antenna reflectors. In short, Astra 1K is a powerful, versatile, and highly reliable spacecraft, featuring highly accurate pointing and a long lifespan.