Bsat 2A

Also known as B-Sat 2A

deorbited

Position110° E (114.5° E)

NORAD / COSPAR26720 / 2001-011B

OperatorBroadcasting Satellite System Corp.

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman

ModelGEOStar-1

Mass1317 kg

Dry mass750 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 G

4 active high-power Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home digital high-definition television for Japan.

Lifetime

08 Mar 2001Launched

10 yrDesign life

25.4 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Mar 2011End of life

Satellite is deorbited