Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerAkebono (EXOS-D) JapanALOS (Advanced Land Observing Satellite; Daichi) JapanAstro-F (Akari) JapanBSAT-1A JapanBSAT-1B JapanBSAT-2A JapanBSAT-2C JapanCubesat XI-IV JapanCubesat XI-V JapanCute -1.7 (Cubical Tokyo Tech Engineering satellite 1.7; Cubesat-Oscar-56, CO-56) JapanCute-1 (Cubical Titech Engineering satellite, Oscar 55, CO-55) JapanDRTS (Data Relay Test Satellite, Kodama) JapanHalca (Highly Advanced Laboratory for Communication and Astronomy, Muses B, Haruka) JapanIGS-1A (Information Gathering Satellite 1A) JapanIGS-1B (Information Gathering Satellite 1A) JapanJAS-2 (Fuji-Oscar-29, Fuji-3) JapanJCSAT 110 (N-Sat-110, Superbird-D, Superbird-5, N-Sat-110) JapanJCSAT 1B (JCSAT 5) JapanJCSAT 2A (JCSAT 8, Japanese Communications Satellite 8) JapanJCSAT 3 (Japanese Communications Satellite 3) JapanJCSAT 4A (JCSAT 6, Japanese Communications Satellite 6) JapanJCSAT R (JCSAT-4, Japanese Communications Satellite 4) JapanKirari (OICETS - Optical Inter-Orbit Communications Engineering Test Satellite) JapanMicroLabSat JapanMTSAT-1R (Himawari 6) JapanMTSAT-2 (Multi-Functional Transport Satellite) JapanN-Star A JapanN-Star B JapanN-Star C JapanReimei (Innovative Technology Demonstration Experiment Satellite - INDEX) JapanSERVIS-1 (Space Environment Reliability Verification Integrated System) JapanSuperbird A2 (Superbird-6) JapanSuperbird-A (Superbird A1) JapanSuperbird-B2 (Superbird 4) Japan

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Operator/Owner UsersInstitute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo Civilian ResearchEarth Observation Research and Application Center/JAXA JapanJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) JapanBroadcasting Satellite System Corp. CommercialBroadcasting Satellite System Corp. CommercialBroadcasting Satellite System Corp. CommercialBroadcasting Satellite System Corp. CommercialDepartment of Astronautics, University of Tokyo CivilDepartment of Astronautics, University of Tokyo CivilTokyo Institute of Technology CivilTokyo Institute of Technology CivilNational Space Development Agency GovernmentInstitute of Space & Astronautical Science GovernmentDefense Ministry MilitaryDefense Ministry MilitaryJapan Amateur Radio League CivilJapan Satellite Systems, Inc./Space Communication Corp. CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) GovernmentNational Space Development Agency GovernmentJapanese Ministry of Transport/Japan Meteorological Agency GovernmentJapan Meteorological Agency/Meteorological Satellite Center (MSC) GovernmentJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialNTT DoCoMo, Inc. CommercialInstitute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)/Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) GovernmentInstitute for Unmanned Space Experiment Free Flyer (USEF) CommercialSpace Communication Corporation CommercialSpace Communication Corporation CommercialSpace Communication Corporation Commercial

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Purpose Type of Orbit Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees)Space Physics Elliptical 264 5,732 2.92E-01 75.1Earth Observation LEO, Sun-sync. 697 700 2.12E-04 98.2Scientific Research LEO, Sun-sync. 707 716 6.35E-04 98.2Communications GEO, 109.61° E 35,782 35,790 9.49E-05 0.05Communications GEO, 109.77° E 35,769 35,804 4.15E-04 0.09Communications GEO, 109.89° E 35,775 35,797 2.61E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 109.80° E 35,768 35,807 4.63E-04 0.05Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 822 828 4.17E-04 98.7Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 682 708 1.84E-03 98.1Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 299 712 3.00E-02 98.19Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 819 831 8.34E-04 98.7Technology Development GEO, 90.69° E 35,768 35,805 4.39E-04 0.04Space Science Elliptical 573 21,401 6.00E-01 31.3Reconnaissance LEO, Sun-sync. 485 491 4.37E-04 97.3Reconnaissance LEO, Sun-sync. 489 494 3.64E-04 97.3Amateur Radio LEO, Sun-sync. 800 1,323 3.52E-02 98.5Communications GEO, 110.05° E 35,780 35,793 1.54E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 150.01° E 35,772 35,801 3.44E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 153.99° E 35,778 35,795 2.02E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 127.98° E 35,780 35,795 1.78E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 123.98° E 35,780 35,793 1.54E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 127.48° E 35,781 35,793 1.42E-04 0.03Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 609 610 7.16E-05 97.8Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 788 804 1.12E-03 98.6Meteorology/Navigation GEO, 140° E 35,782 35,792 1.19E-04 0Meteorology GEO, 145° E 35,774 35,813 4.62E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 131.97° E 35,772 35,802 3.56E-04 0.06Communications GEO, 136.06° E 35,777 35,797 2.37E-04 0.06Communications GEO, 135.94° E 35,777 35,796 2.25E-04 0.03Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 610 645 2.50E-03 97.83Technology Development LEO, Sun.sync. 984 1,015 2.10E-03 99.5Communications GEO, 158° E 36,005 36,024 2.24E-04 66Communications GEO, 158.00° E 35,766 35,807 4.86E-04 0Communications GEO, 161.98° E 35,779 35,793 1.66E-04 0.01

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Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime150.4 294 270 (EOL) 2/21/1989 1 yr.98.74 4,000 7,000 1/24/2006 3-5 yrs.

952 2/21/2006 .5 yrs.1436.1 1,314 710 1,200 4/16/1997 10 yrs.

1436.11 1,314 710 1,200 4/28/1998 10 yrs.1436.1 1,317 750 1,982 (EOL) 3/8/2001 10 yrs.

1436.17 1,275 535 1,982 (EOL) 6/11/2003 10 yrs.101.4 1 6/30/200398.66 1 1 10/27/200594.72 4 5 2/21/2006 .2 yrs.101.4 1 6/30/2003 1 yr.

1436.13 2,650 1,500 2,100 9/10/2002 7 yrs.379.57 705 760 2/12/1997 3-5 yrs.94.36 850 3/28/2003 5 yrs.94.44 1,200 3/28/2003 5 yrs.

106.44 50 8/17/19961436.13 3,531 1,669 7,200 (EOL) 10/7/2000 15 yrs.1436.13 2,982 1,308 5,200 12/2/1997 12 yrs.1436.11 2,500 1,460 3,500 3/29/2002 11 yrs.1436.17 3,100 1,230 5,200 8/29/1995 12 yrs.1436.12 2,900 1,230 5,200 2/15/1999 14.5 yrs.1436.13 3,124 1,841 5,200 2/16/1997 12 yrs.

96.9 670 8/23/2005 1 yr.100.78 54 55 12/14/2002 3 months +

2,900 1,250 2,700 2/26/2005 5 yrs.1436.45 2,900 1,250 2,700 2/18/2006 5 yrs.1436.16 3,400 2,050 5,000 8/29/1995 10 yrs.1436.13 3,400 2,050 5,000 2/5/1996 10 yrs.1436.12 1,625 800 2,600 (BOL) 7/5/2002 15 yrs.

97.26 70 8/23/2005105.1 840 1.2k (EOL) 10/30/2003 2 yrs.

1447.76 3,100 7,000 4/15/2004 15 yrs.1436.11 2,489 1,500 3,400 (EOL) 12/1/1992 10 yrs.1436.11 4,051 2,160 5,400 (EOL) 2/18/2000 10 yrs.

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ContractorInstitute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of TokyoJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Boeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsOrbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Department of Astronautics, University of TokyoDepartment of Astronautics, University of TokyoTokyo Institute of TechnologyTokyo Institute of TechnologyMitsubishi ElectricNECMitsubishiMitsubishiNippon Electric Co. (NEC)Lockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsNEC Toshiba Space Systems, Ltd. (NTSpace)National Space Development AgencySpace Systems/LoralMitsubishi Electric/Boeing/AlcatelSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralLockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems/Orbital SciencesInstitute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)Institute for Unmanned Space Experiment Free Flyer (USEF)Boeing Satellite SystemsSpace Systems LoralBoeing Satellite Systems

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Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberJapan Kagoshima Space Center Mu 3S2 1989-016AJapan Tanegashima Space Center Space Center H-2A 2006-002AJapan Uchinoura Space Center M-5 2006-005AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1997-016BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44P 1998-024BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2001-011BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2003-028AJapan Plesetsk Cosmodrome Dnepr 2003-031JJapan Plesetsk Cosmodrome Cosmos-3M 2005-043FJapan Uchinoura Space Center M-5 2006-005CJapan Plesetsk Cosmodrome Dnepr 2003-031EJapan Tanegashima Space Center Space Center H-2A 2002-042BJapan Kagoshima Space Center Space Center M-V 1997-005AJapan Tanegashima Space Center H2A 2003-009AJapan Tanegashima Space Center H2A 2003-009BJapan Tanegashima Space Center Space Center H2 1996-046BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2000-060AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 1997-075AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2002-015AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2 AS 1995-043AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2AS 1999-006AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2 AS 1997-007AJapan Baikonur Cosmodrome Dnepr 2005-031AJapan Tanegashima Space Center H2A 2002-056DUSA Tanegashima Space Center H-2A 2005-006AJapan Tanegashima Space Center H-2A 2006-004AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 1995-044AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 4P 1996-007AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2002-035BJapan Baikonur Cosmodrome Dnepr 2005-031BJapan Plesetsk Cosmodrome Rokot 2003-050AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2AS 2004-011AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 42P 1992-084AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2000-012A

R S T U156587576777889909192112288304305438440441442443444445453482503504558559560646683734735736

NORAD Number19822289312893924769253122672027830278482889528941278442751624720276982769924278265592506727399236492563024732288092760028623289372365123781274612881028060282182225326095

V156587576777889909192112288304305438440441442443444445453482503504558559560646683734735736

CommentsInvestigate particle acceleration regions above auroral region; develop better understanding of acceleration mechanism and relation to substorm phenomena.Cartographic and disaster monitoring functions.Astrophysics mission8 Ku-band; voice and video communication for Japan and vicinity.8 Ku-band; voice and video communication for Japan and vicinity.Direct-to-home digital high-definition television for Japan.Backup to BSAT-2A; direct digital broadcasts to homes in Japan and neighboring countries through its Ku-band transponders.On-orbit verification of the super small satellite (nano-satellite) bus system using commercial-off-the-shell components.Backup for Cubesat II-IV.Built by studentsusing off-the-shelf components; follow-on to Cutesat.Design development of pico satellite by using off-the-shelf components.Develop more advanced data relay by improving the technology for the Communications and Broadcasting Engineering Satellite (COMETS).Dedicated to Very-Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI). Halca means "far away."Japan's first military optical reconnaissance satellites; primary mission the monitoring of N. Korea. Launch failure in 11/03 of second half of system cripples it to a large degree.Japan's first military radar reconnaissance satellites; primary mission the monitoring of N. Korea. Launch failure in 11/03 of second half of system cripples it to a large degree.

24 Ku-band; voice and video communications to Japan.Ku-band; voice and video communications to Asian Pacific countries and Hawaii.16 C-band, 16 Ku-band; coverage to Japan< East Asia, Australia and Hawaii.12 C-band, 12 Ku-band; relay voice, data, television signals via Ku-band to eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India; via C-band to eastern and southern Asia and Hawaii. Digital TV.32 Ku-band; multimedia and Internet access and voice, data and television signals to Japan.12 C-band, 12 Ku-band; relay voice, data, television signals via Ku-band to eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India; via C-band to eastern and southern Asia and Hawaii. Digital TV.Study inter-satellite communications.Research and development of microsatellite technology.Dual purpose satellite: air traffic control and navigation function as well as a meteorological function.Meteorological satellite; will also relay ground weather data to the Meteorological Satellite Center; in standby mode until 2010.Voice and TV broadcast to Japan and neighboring region.Voice and TV broadcast to Japan and neighboring region.Multimedia services.Aurora observations and in-orbit verification of new technologies.Utilization of commercial off-the-shelf components in space conditions

14 Ku-band, 30 Ka-band; Japan.23 Ku-band, 6 Ka-band; Japan, Okinawa; business communications.

Television and internet to the Asia-Pacific region; 23 Ku-band, 4 Ka-band transponders

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Serve as the space communications infrastructure for two-way data relay between ground stations and experimental spacecraft in low- to mid-altitude orbit

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Source SourceJMSatcat304JMSatcat206

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BH BI BJ156587576777889909192112288304305438440441442443444445453482503504558559560646683734735736

Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerSuperbird-C Japan

A B1737

Operator/Owner UsersSpace Communication Corporation Commercial

C D1737

Purpose Type of Orbit Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees)Communications GEO, 143.95° E 35,778 35,795 2.02E-04 0.01

E F G H I J1737

Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime1436.11 3,130 2,500 4,600 (EOL) 7/28/1997 10 yrs.

K L M N O P1737

ContractorBoeing Satellite Systems

Q1737

Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2AS 1997-036A

R S T U1737

NORAD Number24880

V1737

Comments14 Ku-band; Asia-Pacific region; voice and video communications.

W1737

Sourcehttp://perso.wanadoo.fr/eurospace/espdatabase/index.html

BC1737

Sourcehttp://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/spacewarn/spx526.html

BD1737

Sourcehttp://www.superbird.co.jp/english/superbird/top.html

BE1737

SourceBF

1737

SourceBG

1737

Source SourceJM/304

BH BI BJ1737