Bsat 1B

Also known as B-Sat 1B

deorbited

Position110° E (29.4° W)

NORAD / COSPAR25312 / 1998-024B

OperatorBroadcasting Satellite System Corp.

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerBoeing (Hughes)

ModelHS-376

Mass1236 kg

Dry mass723 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 44P

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

Lifetime

28 Apr 1998Launched

10 yrDesign life

28.4 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Apr 2008End of life

Satellite is deorbited