Proton M Orbits Astra 1M

An International Launch Services Proton Breeze M rocket has lofted into orbit Astra 1M, a Ku-band telecom spacecraft intended to deliver direct-to-home broadcasting capacity to continental Europe from SES Astra’s 19.2 deg. E. Long. position. The 32-transponder satellite, built by EADS Astrium...

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