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SUPERBIRD-B2 (26095)
COSPAR: 2000-012A | Alt Name: Superbird B2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 18, 2000
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26095
International Designator
2000-012A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:55:55 GMT
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Inclination
8.33°
Right Ascension
64.50°
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Argument of Perigee
149.27°
Period
1456.70 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SUPERBIRD-B2
Alternative Name
Superbird B2
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
SCC
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 26095U 00012A 26184.83050326 -.00000156 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 26095 8.3278 64.5027 0014592 149.2691 189.0044 0.98853587 44938
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SUPERBIRD-B2, also known as Superbird B2, is a communication satellite manufactured by HSES and owned by SCC. Launched on February 18, 2000, from the ELA2 launch pad in French Guiana using an Ariane 44LP launch vehicle, it has a configuration of HS-601HP. The spacecraft measures 2.8 meters in length with a diameter of 2.3 meters and a span of 26 meters. At launch, its mass was 4057 kg, reducing to a dry mass of 1657 kg. It is equipped with 23 (+5) Ku-band transponders, 6 Ka-band transponders, and one steerable Ku-band spot beam for communication purposes. Power is supplied by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels, and it has an RCS of 25.1189. Its mission lasted for 13 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.8
Diameter
2.3
Span
26
Dry Mass
1657
Launch Mass
4057
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
25.1189
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Superbird 4
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
13 years
Bus
HS-601HP
Configuration
HS-601HP
Motor
R-4D-11-300
Equipment
23 (+ 5) Ku-band transponders, 6 Ka-band transponders, 1 steerable Ku-band spot beam
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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