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Superbird B2

Also known as Superbird 4

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
26095 / 2000-012A
Call sign
S2685
Operator
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
162° E (128.3° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Boeing (Hughes)
Model
BSS-601HP
Mass
4051 kg
Dry mass
2160 kg

Launch

Launch date
18 Feb 2000
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 44L
Design life
10 yr

Beacons

12245H12248H

Comment

23 Ku-band and 6 Ka-band transponders to provide business communications to Japan and Okinawa.