BSAT-3a

BSAT-3a
Mission typeCommunication
OperatorB-SAT
COSPAR ID2007-036B [1]
SATCAT no.32019
WebsiteB-SAT Satellite Fleet
Mission duration13 years (planned)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftBSAT-3a
BusA2100[2]
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Launch mass1980 kg
Dry mass927 kg [2]
Dimensions3.8 by 1.9 by 1.9 metres (12.5 ft × 6.2 ft × 6.2 ft)[3]
Power2.8 kW [3]
Start of mission
Launch date14 August 2007, 23:44:07 UTC[1]
RocketAriane 5 ECA (VA-177)
Launch siteCentre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3
ContractorArianespace
Entered service1 October 2007
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Longitude110.0° East
Transponders
Band8 (plus 4 spares) Ku-band
Coverage areaJapan
TWTA power130 watts
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BSAT-3a, is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) which was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin on the A2100 platform. It is stationed on the 110,0° East orbital slot with its companion BSAT-3b and BSAT-3c from where they provide redundant high definition direct television broadcasting across Japan.[2][4][5]

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