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Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR
Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR launched on Thu, Apr 20, 2006, 08:27 PM UTC — a Lockheed Martin mission.
Launch SuccessfulLockheed Martin
Lifted offNET Apr 2006
NET Thu, Apr 20, 2006, 08:27 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Atlas V 411Vehicle
Lockheed MartinProvider
Space Launch Complex 41Pad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Atlas V 411 to Geostationary Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Atlas V 411 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Astra 1KR
SES ASTRA ordered two new Astra satellite in June 2003. The satellites, designated Astra 1KR and Astra 1L will provide distribution of direct-to-home broadcast services across Europe following their scheduled launches in the second half of 2005 and 2006 respectively. Astra 1KR, an all Ku-band spacecraft with 32 active transponders, will be located at 19.2 degrees East longitude. Both spacecraft will be based on the award winning A2100AXS platform, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, Newtown, Pa., and each will have a minimum service life of 15 years.
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What time does Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR launch?
Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR is scheduled to lift off Thu, Apr 20, 2006, 08:27 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR?
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Who is launching Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR?
Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR is an Lockheed Martin mission flying on a Atlas V 411.
Where does Atlas V 411 | Astra 1KR launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.