Oct 30 2014
The telecommunications satellite Astra 2G, manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space (a division of the European Group Airbus Group) commissioned by the satellite operator SES of Luxembourg, was delivered from Toulouse, France to the Baikonur Cosmodrome in preparation for launch.The Antonov cargo jet with the spacecraft and ground support equipment (IEE) landed at the Yublieiny […]
Apr 3 2014
The HD version of STV is now available free-to-air on the Astra 2F satellite, in preparation for its official launch on Sky and Freesat on the 28th April. Sky and Freesat viewers can already manually tune in the signal via their “other channels” on Sky and in “non-Freesat mode” on Freesat In Central and Northern Scotland, STV HD […]
Feb 14 2014
If you are one of the many outside the UK who have lost the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, there are still options. Listed below, are some options to help you view and listen for free. If you know any other good sites or apps, drop me a line. UK Radio Overseas There are […]
Feb 7 2014
ITV HD services have begun moving to the Astra 2F satellite. This is part of ITV’s plan to move all existing versions of ITV HD regions together. ITV HD versions for the Central (West) and Meridian (SE) regions have moved from Astra 1N to Astra 2F, frequency 11097 Vertical. ITV HD Central and Meridian have […]
Jan 24 2014
ITV will be moving its ITV HD variations to a dedicated DVB-S2 transponder soon. The move from Astra 1N to Astra 2F, will leave some viewers outside the UK with no ITV HD channels. Viewer will of course be able to see SD regional variations until these move to Astra 2E during February of 2014. […]
Jan 22 2014
The BBC has commenced testing for a Red Button stream on satellite for the duration of the Winter Olympics in Sochi. As previously announced by the BBC, there will be two Red Button streams available on digital TV platforms. Ofcom approved plans by the BBC and Arqiva to launch a stream to provide extra Winter […]
Nov 20 2012
The Astra 2F satellite has now arrived at 28.2° East, all frequencies from Astra 1N will be transferred to Astra 2F between the 23-26 November 2012. More information on the move to Astra 2F, along with any information on active transponders will be posted as soon as any information becomes available. Tests are expected to […]
Oct 11 2012
Astrium has successfully completed the ASTRA 2F testing in orbit and has handed over the control of the satellite to SES who will now validate the performance of its communications payload before placing it in operational service at its 28.2°E orbital location. Launch and Early Orbit Phase operations have been conducted from the Astrium spacecraft […]
Sep 20 2012
The launch of Arianespace flight VA209 (Astra 2F) has been tentatively re-scheduled for September 28, 2012 – pending the completion of these additional verifications involving the Payload Fairing of the launcher. The 2,600-Kilogram Fairing of the Arianespace Launch Vehicle was built by RUAG Space. It is 10 meters in length and 5.4 meters in diameter […]
Aug 21 2012
The second passenger for Arianespace’s upcoming Ariane 5 mission has arrived in French Guiana with today’s delivery of the Astrium-built ASTRA 2F satellite, which will be operated by Luxembourg-based SES. ASTRA 2F was transported by a chartered An-124 cargo jetliner that landed at Félix Eboué International Airport near the capital city of Cayenne, and was […]
May 24 2011
Astra will launch Ka-band high speed satellite broadband when its new satellite fleet arrives at 28E next year. Astra 2E, 2F and 2G are scheduled to launch to 28E between 2012 and 2014, replacing the current 2A, 2B and 2D satellites. As well as replacing the satellites which carry Sky and Freesat, the new satellites […]
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Jan 26 2018
Sony Crime Channel testing Free-To-Air
Sony Crime Channel (currently Sony Channel), can now be received free-to-air on the Astra 2F satellite. Sony Crime Channel will launch on the 6th February 2018. The channel will be available on Freeview, Sky and Freesat from launch. Sony Crime Channel hits TV screens with a slate of absorbing channel premieres including the Free-To-Air premiere […]
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