SIRIUS 2 in new orbital position, 31.5 degrees and renamed ASTRA 5A.
29 Apr, 2008
The SIRIUS 2 spacecraft is being prepared for service at a new European orbital position, 31.5 degrees East, where SES has rights to use up to 40 coordinated BSS frequencies.
SIRIUS 2 will be renamed ASTRA 5A and deliver 26 transponders for commercial activities from this orbital slot in a first step.
The start of a new orbital position allows SES to drive its growth in the Eastern European and Middle East markets and give new flexibility to develop 23.5 and 5 degrees East into strong DTH positions.
