Superbird B2

Also known as Superbird 4

deorbited

Position162° E (77.5° W)

NORAD / COSPAR26095 / 2000-012A

OperatorSKY Perfect JSAT Corporation

OrbitGEO

Call signS2685

ManufacturerBoeing (Hughes)

ModelBSS-601HP

Mass4051 kg

Dry mass2160 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 44L

12245H12248H

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

Lifetime

18 Feb 2000Launched

10 yrDesign life

26.5 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Feb 2010End of life

Satellite is deorbited