Astra 1C

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General

Designation	22653 / 93031A
Launch date	12 May 1993
Country of origin	Luxemburg
Mission	Direct TV
Geostationary orbit	see below
Launch vehicle	Ariane V56

Tests were carried out in 14.5°E slot. Removed from service at 19.2°E in Oct 2006.

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Location

Begin	End	Position
L: 13 May 1993		14.5°E
1993	Oct 2006	19.2°E
Nov 2006	Feb 2007	2°E, inclined
Feb 2007	Oct 2007	4.6°E, inclined
Nov 2007	Oct 2008	5°E, inclined
Nov 2008	Jul 2014	2°E, inclined

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End of life

Out of service	Jul 2014
Cause	Sent to the junk orbit

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External resources

sat-index articles

Technical data

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Lyngsat transponder loading

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EIRP coverage (dBW)

Horizontal polarization mode 1
Horizontal polarization mode 2
Vertical polarization mode 1
Vertical polarization mode 2

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Specifications

Prime contractor	Hughes
Platform	HS-601
Mass at launch	2700 kg
Mass in orbit	1700 kg
Dimension	stowed: 2.7 x 3.2 x 4.3 m
Solar array	21 m span
Stabilization	3-axis
DC power	BOL: 3500 W
Design lifetime	14 years
Beacon	11.44850 vertical 11.45100 horizontal

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Ku-band (10.9-11.2 GHz)

Main transponders	18
Backup transponders	6
Power	63 W
Bandwidth	27 MHz
Coverage	Europe
EIRP max	52.5 dBW
Polarization	linear H/V
Frequencies	downlink: band C uplink: 13.0-13.25 GHz

Backup for band A

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