N-Star c at 136° East
| Position: | 136° East |
| Manufacturer: | Orbital ATK |
| Operator: | SKY Perfect JSAT |
| Launch operator: | Arianespace |
| Launch vehicle: | Ariane 5ECA |
| Launch date: | 07/05/2002 |
| Expected lifetime: | 15+ Years |
On the N-Star satellite program, Orbital ATK (Northrop Grumman) partnered with Lockheed Martin Corp. to build and launch the N-Star c communications satellite for Japan’s cell phone provider Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. and Mobile Communications Network, Inc. (NTT DoCoMo) that was later fully acquired by SKY Perfect JSAT.
The N-Star c satellite had a launch weight of approximately 1,625 kg (3,583 lb), and a 10-year design life. Its payload was composed of 1 C-band, and 20 S-band transponders and is located at the 136° East longitude orbital slot. The satellite was launched on July 5th, 2002 on an Ariane 5 rocket operated by launch operator Arianespace.
N-Star c at 136° East
N-Star c at 136° East
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