Astra 2C now at 28.2° East

The Astra 2C satellite has finaly joined the other Astra 2 satellites at 28.2° East, the satellite will add additional capacity for the United kingdom and Ireland.
Some of the satellites frequencies are the same as those on Astra 2D, it is not currently known if any of the terrestrial channels will move to this satellite. However, ITV has already secured a half transponder on Astra 2C.

Tests and adjustments will be carried out before Astra 2C is put into commercial service.