Satellite Name: Africasat 1 (Measat 1, Afrisat 1) Status: active Position: 46° E (46° E) Norad: 23765 Cospar number: 1996-002B Operator:MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. Launch date: 13-Jan-1996 Launch site:Guiana Space Center Launch vehicle:Ariane 44L Launch mass (kg): 1450 Dry mass (kg): 650 Manufacturer:Boeing (Hughes) Model (bus):HS-376 Orbit: Inclined Expected lifetime: 12.2 yrs.
Call sign: Beacon(s): Details:
12 C-band, 5 Ku-band transponders covering digital video and audio broadcasting, international and domestic VSAT and telecommunication services as well as high-speed Internet access.
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