Satellite information


Superbird-A (Superbird A1)
Owner/operator countryJapan
OwnerSpace Communication Corporation
UseCommercial
PurposeCommunications
Type of orbitGEO, 158.00° E
ContractorSpace Systems Loral
Country of contractorUSA
Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 42P
NORAD22253
COSPAR1992-084A
Expected lifetime10 yrs.
Launch date12/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Comments14 Ku-band, 30 Ka-band; Japan.