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ARABSAT-2B (24652)
COSPAR: 1996-063A | Alt Name: Arabsat IIB
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 1996
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24652
International Designator
1996-063A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:11:35 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
10.62°
Right Ascension
48.64°
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Argument of Perigee
91.65°
Period
1448.50 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARABSAT-2B
Alternative Name
Arabsat IIB
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ARAB
Country
Arabsat
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 24652U 96063A 26184.79971633 .00000027 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 24652 10.6213 48.6364 0003921 91.6455 96.1972 0.99413056108628
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Summary
ARABSAT-2B (also known as Arabsat IIB) is a communication satellite manufactured by AESPC and owned by ARAB. Launched on November 13, 1996, from ELA2 at the Guiana Space Centre using an Ariane 44L launch vehicle, it has a configuration of Spacebus-3000A and utilizes solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite features 22 C-band transponders and 12 Ku-band transponders as part of its payload equipment, facilitating communication services. With dimensions measuring 3.5 meters in length, 2.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 26.3 meters, ARABSAT-2B has a launch mass of 2661 kg and a dry mass of 1108 kg. Its shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan" with an RCS value of 11.9244.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
2.3
Span
26.3
Dry Mass
1108
Launch Mass
2661
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
11.9244
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Arabsat 2B
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
AESPC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Spacebus 3000
Configuration
Spacebus-3000A
Motor
S400
Equipment
22 C-band transponders, 12 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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