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Broad Ku-band coverage makes this satellite suitable for domestic as well as international telecommunications services. |
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| Orbital Position |
150 degrees East. |
Launch Date
(Japan Time) |
December 3, 1997 |
| Launch Vehicle |
Ariane 4 |
| Satellite Bus |
Boeing 601 |
| Design Lifetime |
12 years |
Communications
System
Frequency Band |
Ku-band |
Number of
Transponders
(Bandwidth x
Number of
Transponders) |
27MHz x 16
36MHz x 16
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| HPA Output |
60W/95W |
Satellite
Type / Size |
Body Stabilized
South-North:26.1m
East-West:7.6m |
| Coverage Area |
Japan, Asia, Hawaii |
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