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JCSAT 1B

retired

Orbit: GEOLaunched 12/2/1997

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 1308 kg
Total Mass: 2982 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

Japan Satellite Systems Inc

Manufacturer

Hughes Space and Comms. Co (Hughes Satellite Systems)

Launch Mission

JCSAT-5/Equator-S

12/2/1997