Bsat 4B

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 46112 / 2020-056A
Operator: Broadcasting Satellite System Corp.

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 110° E (109.9° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model: LS-1300
Mass: 3530 kg

Launch

Launch date: 15 Aug 2020
Launch site: Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Design life: 15 yr

Comment

24 Ku-band transponders as well as C-band payload. Will be similar to and co-located with BSAT-4a at 110 degrees East Longitude and function as a back-up that will secure highly-reliable services