The BSAT-3a satellite is a Japanese communications satellite that was launched in 2013. It was built by Mitsubishi Electric and is operated by BSAT Corporation.
The BSAT-3a satellite is designed to provide broadcasting services to Japan. It has a weight of approximately 4,900 kilograms.
The satellite has a planned operational lifespan of 15 years.
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BSat-3a Details
The BSat-3a satellite was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin on the A2100 satellite bus for B-SAT.
It had a launch mass of 1967 kg and a dry mass of not specified.
BSat-3a was launched on August 14, 2007, using an Ariane 5ECA rocket from the Kourou space center in French Guiana.
The satellite's design life is 13 years, which is the expected time it will remain operational in space.
BSat-3a has a single Ku-band payload with 12 active transponders, each with a power of 130 W.
The satellite's solar panels can generate 1840 W of power.
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BSat-3a measures 3.8 x 1.9 x 1.9 meters in size, with a deployed solar panel span of 14.7 meters.
The satellite's current position is at 110° west longitude.
Here is a summary of the satellite's specifications:
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