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The
3,531 kg (7,768 lbm) satellite was built by Lockheed Martin
Commercial Space Systems, Sunnyvale, CA, for Space Communications
Corporation (SCC) and Japan Satellite Systems, Inc. (JSAT). The
two firms will jointly use the satellite. Based upon Lockheed
Martin's A2100AX-model bus, the satellite carries 24 Ku-band
transponders that will be used to provide direct television
broadcasting, internet and data transmission services to Japan.
The satellite
will be positioned in geostationary orbit at 110°E. The satellite
is expected to enter service in mid-November, having an expected
design life of 15 years. NSAT 110 is also known as Superbird 5.
| NSAT
110
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|
Satellite
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| Int'l Designation |
2000
060A
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launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
Space
Communications Corp / Japan Satellite Systems
|
| Mission |
Telecommunications
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| Satellite bus |
Lockheed
Martin A2100AX
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| Launch Mass |
3531
kg (7768 lbm)
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
|
| Mission Orbit |
GSO
- geostationary
|
110°E
|
| Design Life |
15
years
|
| Power (EOL) |
|
| Other names |
Superbird
5
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Launch
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Ariane
42L |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
2000
October 6
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23:00
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Financial
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| Satellite cost |
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| Web Links |
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