Asiasat 2

Also known as Amos 5i

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 23723 / 1995-064A
Operator: Spacecom Satellite Communications

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 120° E (37.1° W)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Model: AS-7000
Mass: 3460 kg
Dry mass: 1500 kg

Launch

Launch date: 28 Nov 1995
Launch site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle: Long March CZ-2E
Design life: 13 yr

Comment

24 C-band, 9 Ku-band transponders. Interim satellite placed at the 120 degrees East until a new satellite (AsiaSat 6/THAICOM 7) contracted with Space Systems/Loral is launched to this orbital slot in early 2014.