Astra 2D @ 5.2°E (incl.)

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Dare I ask a stupid question... what's it doing there??
Is it a parking orbit? I thought it was moved to the graveyard?
 
SES like putting old Astra satellites in this position. Astra 1E was there for years and used for feeds with a very strong signal over the UK.
 
Good to see she's still got some life left in her ;)

Confirming Feedsat's test of beacon and carrier, this evening @18:15.


Astra 2D Beacon 10701.25V.webp Astra 2D Carrier 10942H.webp
 
Astra 2D has left 5.2°E already, and according CoB is on its way to 57.25°E.
Will pass 19°E on 1 November, then arrival at 57.25°E probably will be around newyear.
 
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