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This satellite is reserved entirely as a back up unit for other JCSAT satellites. |
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| Orbital Position |
(in-orbit back up) |
Launch Date
(Japan Time) |
February 17,
1997 |
| Launch Vehicle |
Atlas 2AS |
| Satellite Bus |
Boeing 601 |
| Design Lifetime |
12 years |
Communications
System
Frequency Band |
Ku-band
C-band |
Number of
Transponders
(Bandwidth x
Number of
Transponders) |
Ku:
27MHz x 16
36MHz x 12
C:
36MHz x 12 |
| HPA Output |
Ku:60W/90W
C:34W |
Satellite
Type / Size |
Body Stabilized
South-North:26.1m
East-West:7.6m |
| Coverage Area |
(Japan Beam) Japan
(International Beam) Asia, Hawaii, Australia |
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