SES Astra 1P

SES Astra 1P

Falcon 9 JUNE 20 2024 05:35PM

SES ASTRA 1P, a classic wide-beam satellite, will support SESs prime TV neighbourhood and enable content owners, private and public broadcasters across Germany, France and Spain to continue broadcasting satellite TV channels in the highest-picture quality in the most cost-efficient manner.It will be based on the full electric and powerful Spacebus NEO platform developed by Thales Alenia Space and already flight proven in orbit. 

Last updated: Jan 07, 2025

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameSES Astra 1P
Launch SitePad TBD, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Launch VehicleFalcon 9
AgencySpaceX
Launch DateJUNE 20 2024

Astra 1P is a geostationary communications satellite that will distribute direct-to-home broadcast services throughout Europe.The deal between Thales Alenia Space and SES was announced in November 2021. The two Ku-band geostationary satellites, Astra 1P and Astra 1Q, will support SES's major European broadcasters' content distribution operations and provide connectivity services across Europe at 19.2° East.


Launch Vehicle - Falcon 9

Height70 m / 229.6 ft
Diameter3.7 m / 12 ft
Mass549054 Kg / 1207920 lb
Stages2
Payload To LEO22800 Kg / 50265 lb
Payload To GTO8300 Kg / 18300 lb
Payload To Mars4020 Kg / 8860 lb
Burn Time397 sec
PropellantLOX / RP-1
Number Of Engine1 vacuum

SES Astra 1P Launch Video

SES Astra 1P