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SUPERBIRD-A1 (22253)
COSPAR: 1992-084A | Alt Name: Superbird A1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 1, 1992
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 42P
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22253
International Designator
1992-084A
Epoch
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Inclination
12.60°
Right Ascension
22.32°
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Argument of Perigee
175.64°
Period
1452.77 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SUPERBIRD-A1
Alternative Name
Superbird A1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
SCC
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22253U 92084A 26184.76113024 -.00000086 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 22253 12.5993 22.3233 0013014 175.6408 189.3460 0.99121006121980
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SUPERBIRD-A1, also known as Superbird A1, is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 22253 and OBJECT ID 1992-084A. It was manufactured by LOR (Lockheed Martin) using the SSL-1300 configuration based on the FS-1300 bus. Launched on December 1, 1992, from ELA2 in French Guiana via Ariane 42P launch vehicle, it serves as a communication satellite for its owner, SCC (Sky Perfect JSAT Corporation). The satellite has dimensions of 2.4 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter with a span of 20.3 meters due to its solar arrays. It weighs approximately 1155 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 2780 kilograms, equipped with 23 Ku-band transponders, 3 Ka-band transponders, and 2 X-band transponders for communication purposes. Its design includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries to provide power. The satellite's operational lifetime was projected at 10 years, and it is described as having a box shape with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.4
Diameter
2.2
Span
20.3
Dry Mass
1155
Launch Mass
2780
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
10
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Superbird A1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LOR
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
FS-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300
Motor
R-4D-11
Equipment
23 Ku-band transponders, 3 Ka-band transponders, 2 X-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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