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AMOS-5I (23723)
COSPAR: 1995-064A | Alt Name: Asiasat 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 1995
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23723
International Designator
1995-064A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:59:03 GMT
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Inclination
11.33°
Right Ascension
41.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
342.71°
Period
1450.05 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AMOS-5I
Alternative Name
Asiasat 2
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ASIA
Country
Hong Kong
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23723U 95064A 26184.99935140 -.00000248 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 23723 11.3262 41.5047 0007156 342.7129 212.3323 0.99307184111495
Source: Celestrak
Summary
AMOS-5I (also known as Asiasat 2) is a communication satellite with the NORAD catalog ID 23723 and object ID 1995-064A. It was launched on November 28, 1995, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2E launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 5.5 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 24 meters. Its dry mass is 1500 kg, with an initial launch mass of 3460 kg. Equipped with 26 C-band and 8 Ku-band transponders for communication purposes, it uses two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's structure consists of a box shape plus two panels. It was manufactured by LMTEW (Lockheed Martin Telecommunications & Energy Worldwide) and is owned by ASIA. Its main mission is to provide communication services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.5
Diameter
2.2
Span
24
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
3460
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
19.9526
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Asiasat 2
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LMTEW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AS7000
Configuration
AS-7000
Motor
2x Leros 1B
Equipment
26 C-band, 8 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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