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Astra 2B is one of the Astra communications satellite owned and operated by SES. Providing digital television and radio broadcast service to the UK and Republic of Island. GE-7 is also a commercial communications satellite owned and operated by GE American. Providing coverage to North America, Hawaii, the Caribbean islands and most of Mexico.
Height 57.00 Meters
Max Stages 2
Mass To GTO 6900 kg
Liftoff Thrust 0 kN
Diameter 5.40 Meters
Mass To LEO 12200 kg
Liftoff Mass 737 Tonnes
Launch Success 13
Consecutive Success 6
Maiden Flight 1996-06-04
Launch Failures 3