Measat 2

Also known as Africasat 2

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 24653 / 1996-063B
Call sign: S2477
Operator: MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd.

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 148° E (121° W)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Boeing (Hughes)
Model: HS-376
Mass: 1450 kg
Dry mass: 650 kg

Launch

Launch date: 13 Nov 1996
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 44L
Design life: 11.5 yr

Beacons

4198.1254199.125

Comment

6 C-band and 9 Ku-band transponders to provide "inclined" capacity for telecommunications and broadcasting services across Africa, Southern Europe and the Middle East.