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Bsat 2A

Also known as B-Sat 2A

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 26720 / 2001-011B
Operator: Broadcasting Satellite System Corp.

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 110° E (172.5° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
Model: GEOStar-1
Mass: 1317 kg
Dry mass: 750 kg

Launch

Launch date: 08 Mar 2001
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 G
Design life: 10 yr

Comment

4 active high-power Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home digital high-definition television for Japan.