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Bsat 1A

Also known as BSAT 1, B-Sat 1A

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
24769 / 1997-016B
Operator
Broadcasting Satellite System Corp.

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
110° E (14.4° E)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Boeing (Hughes)
Model
HS-376
Mass
1314 kg
Dry mass
710 kg

Launch

Launch date
16 Apr 1997
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Design life
10 yr

Comment

4 active (4 spare) high-power Ku-band transponders to provide voice and video communication for Japan and vicinity.