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BSAT-2C (27830)
COSPAR: 2003-028A | Alt Name: BSAT-2c
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 11, 2003
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5G
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27830
International Designator
2003-028A
Epoch
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Inclination
10.22°
Right Ascension
51.87°
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Argument of Perigee
272.54°
Period
1451.63 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BSAT-2C
Alternative Name
BSAT-2c
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
BSAT
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27830U 03028A 26185.19934463 .00000065 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 27830 10.2206 51.8670 0005158 272.5381 274.2588 0.99198507 46821
Source: Celestrak
Summary
BSAT-2C, also known as BSAT-2c, is a communication satellite with the NORAD catalog ID 27830 and object ID 2003-028A. It was launched on June 11, 2003, from ELA3 in French Guiana using an Ariane 5G launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration known as Star-1 by manufacturer OSCD (Orbital Sciences Corporation) and operates under the ownership of BSAT. Its dimensions include a length of 3.8 meters, diameter of 2.2 meters, and span of 11.5 meters. With a launch mass of 608 kg and a dry mass of 490 kg, it is equipped with 4 active high-power Ku-band transponders for communication purposes. The satellite's power system consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its expected operational lifetime was set for 10 years but was fueled to last over 11.5 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.8
Diameter
2.2
Span
11.5
Dry Mass
490
Launch Mass
608
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.6191
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BSAT-2c
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
OSCD
Life Expectancy
10-years (fueled for over 11.5 years)
Bus
OSC Star 1
Configuration
Star-1
Motor
Star 30
Equipment
4 active high-power Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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