SES Astra has announced today that it has increased significantly the number of broadcast services transmitted via the Astra Satellite System at the orbital positions 19.2 East, 28.2 East and 23.5 East from 1,648 to 1,864 video, audio and interactive channels at the end of last year. In addition, the Sirius satellites at 5 East carry a further 147 channels, bringing the total number of services broadcast via SES satellites in Europe to 2,011 video, audio and interactive channels.