# Astra 1H

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q750258](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q750258)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astra_1H)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/astra-1h

## Summary
Astra 1H is a communications satellite launched on June 18, 1999, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23 using a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2M space tug. It operates in geostationary orbit to provide telecommunications services.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: June 18, 1999
- Launch vehicle: Proton-K carrier rocket
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23
- Space tug: Blok DM-2M (used for orbital insertion)
- Orbit: Geostationary orbit
- COSPAR ID: 1999-033A
- Instance of: Communications satellite
- Aliases: Astra 1H, Астра 1H (спутник)
- Sitelink count: 6 (on Wikidata)
- Wikipedia languages: German, English, Hungarian, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian

## FAQs
### Q: What is Astra 1H?
A: Astra 1H is a communications satellite launched in 1999. It operates in geostationary orbit to facilitate telecommunications services.

### Q: When and where was Astra 1H launched?
A: It was launched on June 18, 1999, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23 using a Proton-K rocket.

### Q: What rocket was used for Astra 1H's launch?
A: A Proton-K carrier rocket with a Blok DM-2M space tug was used for the launch.

## Why It Matters
Astra 1H represents a critical component of satellite telecommunications infrastructure, specifically designed to enhance broadcast and data transmission capabilities in Europe. Its launch using the proven Proton-K rocket and Blok DM-2M space tug demonstrated the reliability of Russian launch systems for commercial satellites. By maintaining a fixed position in geostationary orbit, it enables continuous, high-quality communications services, underpinning modern media distribution and connectivity. The satellite’s deployment contributed to expanding the capacity and reach of the Astra satellite family, which remains vital for television broadcasting and broadband services across the continent.

## Notable For
- Part of the Astra satellite family, a major European broadcasting constellation.
- Launched via Proton-K, a Russian rocket with historic significance.
- Utilized the Blok DM-2M space tug for precise geostationary orbit insertion.
- Operates in geostationary orbit, enabling fixed-coverage telecommunications.
- Registered under COSPAR ID 1999-033A, an international satellite identifier.

## Body
### General Information
Astra 1H is an artificial satellite classified as a communications satellite. It was launched on June 18, 1999, and operates in geostationary orbit to provide telecommunications services.

### Launch Details
- **Date:** June 18, 1999  
- **Vehicle:** Proton-K carrier rocket  
- **Location:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2M (orbital insertion system)  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1999-033A  

### Orbit and Function
- **Orbit Type:** Geostationary  
- **Purpose:** Telecommunications (broadcasting and data transmission)  

### Identifiers
- **Aliases:** Astra 1H, Астра 1H (спутник)  
- **Wikidata ID:** 25785 (referencing Q6272367)  
- **Wikipedia Title:** "Astra 1H" (available in 6 languages: de, en, hu, pt, ru, uk)  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/12120jn1  
- **Wolfram Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "25785"]  

### Metadata
- **Sitelink Count:** 6 (on Wikidata)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch (June 18, 1999, at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report