SatBeams - Satellite Details - Superbird A1 (Superbird A)

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Satellite Name: Superbird A1 (Superbird A) Status: retired Position: 140° E (140° E) Norad: 22253 Cospar number: 1992-084A Operator: SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation Launch date: 1-Dec-1992 Launch site: Guiana Space Center Launch vehicle: Ariane 42P Launch mass (kg): 2489 Dry mass (kg): 1500 Manufacturer: Space Systems Loral (SSL) Model (bus): LS-1300 Orbit: Inclined Expected lifetime: 10 yrs.	Call sign: Beacon(s): Details: 14 Ku-band, 30 Ka-band to cover Japan region. Beams: Ku-band Japan Horizontal Beam (retired) Ku-band Japan Vertical Beam (retired)