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Lockheed Martin-built "ASTRA 1L" satellite ready to launch
Newtown, USA - The 15th A2100 series spacecraft designed for SES

The "ASTRA 1L" broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for SES ASTRA, an SES company, is ready for launch aboard an "Ariane 5-ECA" launch vehicle provided by Arianespace. "ASTRA-1L" will carry 29 active Ku band transponders used to provide distribution of direct-to-home broadcast services across Europe as well as a 2-transponder Ka band payload for interactive applications....
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1073105
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency