ASTRA 1KR is an all
Ku-band spacecraft that will provide distribution of direct-to-home
broadcast services across Europe. It is equipped with 32 active
transponders, which will be reduced to 28 active transponders after
the first 5 years. The satellite will be located at 19.2 degrees East
longitude, replacing ASTRA 1B and 1C.
ASTRA 1KR will be located at 19.2� East, ASTRA's prime orbital
position for delivering broadcast services to Continental Europe, and
will also transmit HDTV channels. With its satellite fleet ASTRA
reaches 107 million homes in Europe. Click
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