Bsat 1A

Also known as BSAT 1, B-Sat 1A

deorbited

Position110° E (40.5° W)

NORAD / COSPAR24769 / 1997-016B

OperatorBroadcasting Satellite System Corp.

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerBoeing (Hughes)

ModelHS-376

Mass1314 kg

Dry mass710 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 44LP

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

Lifetime

16 Apr 1997Launched

10 yrDesign life

29.3 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Apr 2007End of life

Satellite is deorbited