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NEWSAT-1 (PALAPA B2R) (20570)
COSPAR: 1990-034A | Alt Name: Palapa B2R
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 13, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 6925-8
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20570
International Designator
1990-034A
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:21:30 GMT
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Inclination
14.75°
Right Ascension
2.78°
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Argument of Perigee
146.14°
Period
1446.75 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NEWSAT-1 (PALAPA B2R)
Alternative Name
Palapa B2R
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
PER
Country
Indonesia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 20570U 90034A 26183.72327264 -.00000201 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 20570 14.7527 2.7837 0009774 146.1362 22.3219 0.99533374 46449
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Summary
NEWSAT-1 (PALAPA B2R) is a communication satellite launched on April 13, 1990, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Delta 6925-8 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 6.9 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.2 meters with the same span. It had a dry mass of 500 kg and was equipped with 24 C-band transponders, powered by solar cells and batteries. Manufactured by HSES for Indonesia (ID), it serves as part of the communication mission operated by PER. The satellite's structure is cylindrical in shape and weighed 660 kg at launch.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.9
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.9
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
660
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Palapa B2R
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
TE-M-700-17
Equipment
24 C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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