Measat 2

Also known as Africasat 2

retired

Identification

Position148° E (101.2° E)

NORAD / COSPAR24653 / 1996-063B

OperatorMEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd.

OrbitGEO

Call signS2477

Hardware

ManufacturerBoeing (Hughes)

ModelHS-376

Mass1450 kg

Dry mass650 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 44L

Beacons

4198.1254199.125

Comment

6 C-band and 9 Ku-band transponders to provide "inclined" capacity for telecommunications and broadcasting services across Africa, Southern Europe and the Middle East.

Lifetime

13 Nov 1996Launched

11.5 yrDesign life

29.7 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

May 2008End of life

Satellite is retired