Apr 1 2015
SES has signed a long-term agreement to broadcast BBC World News in HD from the Astra satellite neighbourhood at 19 degrees East. The channel will commence broadcasts today on a multiplex operated and uplinked by SES from its headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg. “We know from our viewers that they value HD services. BBC World News […]
Jul 11 2007
Satellite operator SES Astra says its latest Astra 1L satellite is now ready for commercial operation. Launched in May and built by Lockheed Martin, Astra 1L has completed in-orbit tests in its position at 19.2 degrees East. SES Astra said Astra 1L will deliver direct-to-home (DTH) broadcast services to continental Europe, further strengthening the Astra […]
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Channel launches and updates on Freeview
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Jul 3 2016
Al Jazeera HD launches on Astra 1 at 19.2°East
Al Jazeera English HD is now available on the Astra 1 satellite position at 19.2 degrees East, which reaches over 40 million households in Europe. Earlier this year, Al Jazeera HD was launched on Eutelsat’s Hot Bird (13 degrees East), covering Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Hot Bird is primarily used in Eastern and […]
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By Expat • Europe, HD, International News, NEWS • Tags: 19.2° East, Al Jazeera English HD, Astra 1KR