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JCSAT 1
retired
Communications
GEO
COSPAR 1989-020A
Launched 3/6/1989
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
JCSAT 1/Meteosat 4
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP 44LP
Launch Date
3/6/1989
Last Contact
8/17/1998
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,787 km
Inclination
0.06 deg
Dry Mass
1,100 kg
Total Mass
2,280 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
JCSAT (Japan Communications Satellite Corp), Nippon
Manufacturer
Hughes Space and Comms. Co (Hughes Satellite Systems)
Constellation
Name
JCSAT GEO fleet
Active Satellites
9
Registry
COSPAR ID
1989-020A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/224
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JSAT-31 is the 31st satellite procured by SKY Perfect JSAT counting from JCSAT-1.
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May 29, 2024
SKY Perfect JSAT selects Thales Alenia Space to build the JSAT-31 satellite