Astra 1P
| Names | Astra 1P (2024- ) SES-24 (2024- ) |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | SES |
| COSPAR ID | 2024-115A |
| SATCAT no. | 60086 |
| Website | https://www.ses.com/ |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Spacebus |
| Bus | Spacebus NEO-200 |
| Manufacturer | Thales Alenia Space |
| Launch mass | ~5000 kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 20 June 2024 |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 9.5°W (2024 testing) 19.2°E (2025-) |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 80 Ku-band |
| Coverage area | Europe |
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.