Tags: Artificialsatellite, Satellite.
Astra 1D is a geostationary communications satellite launched in 1994 by the Société Européenne des Satellites (SES). As of August 2012 the craft remains in service for occasional use.Astra 1D was the fourth and under original plans last Astra communications satellite from SES. It was launched to SES’ original solitary operational position at 19.2° east and was intended as an in-orbit spare for Astra’s 1A 1B and 1C and to carry digital TV transmissions.