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BSAT 2B was built for
Japan-based B-SAT Corp. BSAT 2B is based on Orbital Sciences' STAR
bus. The direct-to-home TV broadcasting spacecraft weighed 1
314 kg (2897 lbm) at launch. The satellite was to operate for 10
years in geostationary orbit at 110°E. BSAT 2B carried 4 Ku-band
transponders to broadcast direct-to-home programming to homes and
businesses in Japan. Broadcasting
Satellite System Corp. (BSat) was established in 1993 to own and
operate NHK and Wowow’s existing DBS service.
| BSat
2B
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2001-029B
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Launch
Failure
|
| Owner / Sponsor |
Broadcasting
Satellite System Corporation
|
| Mission |
Telecommunications
|
| Manufacturer / Model |
Orbital
Sciences Corp
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STAR
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| Launch Mass |
1314
kg (2897 lbm)
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
3.7
x 2.2 x 2.1 m
|
| Mission Orbit |
GSO
|
110°E
|
| Design Life |
10
years
|
| Power (EOL) |
2.6
kW
|
|
LAUNCH
|
| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Ariane
5 |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
2001
July 12
|
21:58
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| Co-passenger(s) |
Artemis |
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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