Is Astra satellite still working?
In October 2019, Astra 3A started moving West at approx 0.8°/day until returned to 86.5°W in December 2019. The first Astra satellite. Now retired in graveyard orbit.
Where is the Astra 28.2 E satellite?
Astra 28.2°E is the name for the group of Astra communications satellites co-located at the 28.2° East position in the Clarke Belt that are owned and operated by SES based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.
What Astra satellite is Freesat on?
Astra 28.2°E
Freesat broadcasts from the same fleet of satellites (Astra 28.2°E) as Sky.
How high up is Astra satellite?
The Hot Bird satellites are 13 degrees east of the Prime Meridian, Astra-1 satellites at 19.2 degrees and Astra-2 satellites at 28.2 degrees (plus Eurobird at 28.5) for Sky Digital and other English language programmes. They are 22300 miles above the African equator.
What satellite is German channels on?
Astra1 satellite
The most popular way to watch German TV in the UK is by using a dish aligned to the Astra1 satellite. This will give you access to ARD, ZDF and Vox without any subscription.
How many Astra 2 satellites are there?
three
Astra 2 is a constellation of three high-powered satellites which are owned and operated by SES.
Where are the Astra satellites?
Astra 19.2°E is the name for the group of Astra communications satellites co-located at the 19.2°East orbital position in the Clarke Belt that are owned and operated by SES based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.
What Astra satellite does Sky use?
As of 2019, Astra 2E, 2F and 2G are the sole satellites used by Sky UK; a number of services are served via narrow UK-only spot beams, the other services downlinked with a Europe-wide footprint.
Do Sky and Freesat use the same satellite?
Both services use the same satellites to deliver free TV channels to people’s homes. Freesat from Sky gives you access to all the channels available on Freesat, along with some additional networks.
Where is the Freesat satellite position?
Azimuth (East & West) adjustment The most common satellites in the UK are the Astra 2 satellites at 28.2E and Eurobird at 28.5E, this will allow you to receive either Sky subscription-based services or Freesat, which is a non-subscription service.
When was the Astra 2E satellite launched?
The Astra 2E satellite was launched into space on board an ILS Proton Breeze M booster lat 3:38 am Baikonur time (23:38 CET and 17:38 EDT) on September 29 2013. The launch of the Astra 2E Satellite positioned at 28.2° East.
What is the polarisation of Astra?
In the case of Astra, the polarisation is linear, so rotational adjustment amount of the feed system is required. Face towards the satellite in the sky. Clockwise is positive. It is assumed that the polarisation as it leave the satellite is parallel to the earth’s axis.
How to point Ku band antennas at Astra 2E?
Good for educational purposes! Instructions for people pointing Ku band antennas at Astra 2E satellite at 28.2 deg east orbit position. In the Europe map, put your mouse cursor to your location and then double click or simply drag the map .
What is the orbital position of the Astra 2G?
Orbital position Satellite Norad channels Longitude 28.2°E Astra 2E 39285 362 28.44°E 28.2°E Astra 2F 38778 139 28.18°E 28.2°E Astra 2G 40364 292 28.18°E