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SES launches Astra 2G

Cable | DTH | | December 29, 2014

Global satellite operator, SES, successfully launched its Astra 2G satellite on December 28 to be deployed at the 28.2/28.5 degrees orbital arc. Built by Airbus Defence and Space, the spacecraft carries 62 Ku-band transponders, and 4 Ka-band transponders. “The new state-of-the-art SES satellites provide more focused and higher power to our broadcast customers, while the [...]

SES to launch Astra 2G for broadcast services in MEA

Cable | DTH | | December 23, 2014

Global satellite operator, SES, has announced that it will launch its Astra 2G satellite on December 28 which will be deployed in geostationary orbit at the 28.2/28.5°E neighbourhood. The satellite will provide next generation broadcast and broadband services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The spacecraft carries 62 Ku-band transponders and 4 Ka-band transponders. [...]