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BSAT-3b

Geostationary communications satellite. BSAT-3b was launched on October 28, 2010 aboard a Ariane 5ECA from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2010-056BNORAD 37207Japan

Identity

Name in GCAT
BSAT-3B
Common name
BSAT-3b
Payload designation
BSAT 3B
International designator
2010-056B
NORAD catalog number
37207
GCAT identifier
S37207
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/620

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
BSAT
Owner
BSAT
Country
Japan
Builder
Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems/Newtown
Platform (bus)
A2100A

Launch

Date
October 28, 2010 · 21:51 UTC
Launch record
2010-056Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,765 km
Apogee
35,806 km
Inclination
0.05°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 7, 2023

Size

Mass
2,060 kg
Dry mass
975 kg
Length
3.8 m
Diameter
1.90 m
Span
14.7 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q16061304 (CC0).