Astra 1N launch date announced

The Astra 1N satellite, which will be positioned at 28.2° east is scheduled to launch on June 29 2011 from Kourou in French Guiana. the satellite will be co positioned at 28.2° east with Astra’s other satellites.

The satellite will provide additional narrow beam capacity for broadcasters in th the British Isle.
Astra 1N is expected to remain at this position until the arrival of Astra 2E in 2013.
Astra 1N satellite will have 55 transponders.