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SBS 5 (19484)
COSPAR: 1988-081B | Alt Name: SBS 5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 8, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19484
International Designator
1988-081B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:09:54 GMT
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Inclination
14.61°
Right Ascension
0.80°
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Argument of Perigee
325.52°
Period
1442.89 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SBS 5
Alternative Name
SBS 5
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
STLC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 19484U 88081B 26184.75688355 -.00000135 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 19484 14.6082 0.8022 0006044 325.5250 38.0241 0.99799572 46631
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SBS 5 is a communication satellite operated by STLC and manufactured by HSES. It was launched on September 8, 1988, from ELA2 in FRGUI using an Ariane 3 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6.6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and spans 6.6 meters. It carries 14 K-band transponders for communication purposes. SBS 5 has a dry mass of 550 kg, a launch mass of 703 kg, and is powered by solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt) along with batteries. The satellite's design includes a cylindrical shape and an RCS value of 4.9715. It had a projected lifetime of 7 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.6
Dry Mass
550
Launch Mass
703
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
4.9715
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SBS 5
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
7 years
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
TE-M-700-17
Equipment
14 K-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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