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GEO Satellite
succesfull
Launch date
6 August 2011
Position
110° East
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Expected lifetime
15+ Years
Region
Asia Pacific Region
In December 2008 Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract by the Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) of Japan to build their next geostationary broadcasting and telecommunications satellite. Designated BSat-3c/JCSAT-110R, the satellite was launched on August 6th, 2011 in a dual launch with Astra-1N satellite for satellite operator SES, aboard an Ariane-5ECA launch vehicle provided by launch operator Arianespace.
BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R’s two independent Ku-band payloads incorporate 12 direct broadcast channels and 12 fixed direct communication channels with uplink and downlink coverage over Japan. The spacecraft is located at 110° East longitude and was designed for a lifespan of 15-years. The satellite was designed with over 95% flight-proven components integrated into the highly reliable A2100A platform manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS), Newtown, PA.
GEO Satellite
succesfull
GEO Satellite
succesfull