Satellite information
| Superbird-A (Superbird A1) | |
| Owner/operator country | Japan |
| Owner | Space Communication Corporation |
| Use | Commercial |
| Purpose | Communications |
| Type of orbit | GEO, 158.00° E |
| Contractor | Space Systems Loral |
| Country of contractor | USA |
| Launch site | Guiana Space Center |
| Launch vehicle | Ariane 42P |
| NORAD | 22253 |
| COSPAR | 1992-084A |
| Expected lifetime | 10 yrs. |
| Launch date | 12/1/1992 12:00:00 AM |
| Comments | 14 Ku-band, 30 Ka-band; Japan. |