Thor 2 junked

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Thor II has been successfully deorbited to a ‘graveyard slot’ after 15 years in service. Operator Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) confirmed the six-day manoeuvre was completed on January 10, 2013.

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/www.broadbandtvnews.com/2013/01/14/thor-ii-de-orbited-after-15-years/
 
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Sad news. I remember watching FilmNet1 on Thor2 shortly after it moved from Astra to Thor1 which was unreceivable. Became Canal+ a few weeks after that.
 
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