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Sky TV is available via the Astra 2 satellites at 28.2 degrees east. http://www.ses-astra.com/consumer/uk/how-to-receive-astra/index.php

Sky don't launch rockets for the satellites to get into space. Astra buy space on rockets to place their satellites into orbit. Usually these are on Ariane (European space agency) or via a Proton rocket.

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