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BSat-3b GEO

succesfull


Launch date

28 October 2010

Position

110° East

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Operator

B-SAT

Launch operator

Arianespace

Launch vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Expected lifetime

15 Years

Region

Asia Pacific Region

In April 2008 satellite manufacturer Lockheed Martin was selected to build the third generation of Japanese Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation’s satellites. Designated BSAT-3b, the 1.8-kW satellite would provide direct broadcast services throughout Japan following its scheduled launch in Q4 of 2010.

BSAT-3b will comprise 12 130W Ku-band channels (8 operating at one time) and will be co-located with BSat-3a at 110° East longitude. With a design life of over 15 years, BSAT-3b is based on the award-winning A2100A platform manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS), Newtown, Pa, USA. BSAT-3b marks the 13th Lockheed Martin satellite ordered in the 1- to 4-kW small-class satellite range.

BSat-3b was successfully launched on October 28th, 2010 in a dual launch with Eutelsat West 3B satellite for satellite operator Eutelsat, on an Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle, operated by launch operator Arianespace.

GEO Satellite

BSat-3b

succesfull


BSat-3b satellite ready for launch
BSat-3b constructed by Lockheed Martin

GEO Satellite

BSat-3b

succesfull


GEO Satellite

BSat-3b

succesfull


BSat-3b Ku-band coverage