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ASTRA 1M Satellite Launched On Proton
November 10, 2008

A Proton Breeze M rocket lifted a new ASTRA satellite into orbit from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, SES Astra announced.

The satellite headed toward a prime orbital position 19.2 degrees East. It should be in final position in the next few weeks, and will begin commercial operation in January after on-orbit tests.

It will provide direct-to-home and high definition TV for Europe.

  
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