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Superbird A1

Also known as Superbird A

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 22253 / 1992-084A
Operator: SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 140° E (133.1° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model: LS-1300
Mass: 2489 kg
Dry mass: 1500 kg

Launch

Launch date: 01 Dec 1992
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 42P
Design life: 10 yr

Comment

14 Ku-band, 30 Ka-band to cover Japan region.