Astra is the brand name for a number of geostationary communication satellites, both individually and as a group, which are owned and operated by SES S.A., a global satellite operator based in Betzdorf, in eastern Luxembourg. The name is also used to describe the pan-European broadcasting system provided by these satellites, the channels carried on them, and even the reception equipment.
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- Lead Nation: Luxembourg
- Project Website: www.onastra.com
- Project Wikipedia Page: Astra_(satellite)
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