Astra 1P

Astra 1P
NamesAstra 1P (2024- )
SES-24 (2024- )
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorSES
COSPAR ID2024-115A
SATCAT no.60086
Websitehttps://www.ses.com/
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeSpacebus
BusSpacebus NEO-200
ManufacturerThales Alenia Space
Launch mass~5000 kg
Start of mission
Launch date20 June 2024
RocketFalcon 9 Block 5
Launch siteCape Canaveral
ContractorSpaceX
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Longitude9.5°W (2024 testing)
19.2°E (2025-)
Transponders
Band80 Ku-band
Coverage areaEurope

Astra 1P (also known as SES-24) is an Astra communications satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space for owner/operator SES. Launched by SpaceX on 20 June 2024, the satellite is positioned in geostationary orbit, in SES's primary European broadcasting slot at 19.2° East, to provide broadcast TV to Europe and is the most powerful satellite at that position.