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Astra 3B

The Astra 3B is a type of satellite that offers internet coverage as well as broadcasting services for European countries. The satellite which is composed of heat resistant materials, so it can be safely launched through the atmosphere at high temperatures. The machine before launch weighed 5,472 kilograms, which is approximately 12,064 pounds. The expected life span of Astra 3B is fifteen years. The Astra 3B orbits around the earth at 3.07 kilometers per second. It takes 23.94 hours  to make a full orbit around the Earth. Buy it now for $300,000,000.