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BSAT-3A (32019)
COSPAR: 2007-036B | Alt Name: BSAT-3A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 14, 2007
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32019
International Designator
2007-036B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:32:29 GMT
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Inclination
1.70°
Right Ascension
88.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
90.65°
Period
1452.42 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BSAT-3A
Alternative Name
BSAT-3A
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 32019U 07036B 26184.89755795 -.00000246 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 32019 1.7010 88.0039 0004047 90.6500 227.0093 0.99144852 50638
Source: Celestrak
Summary
BSAT-3A is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 32019 and OBJECT ID 2007-036B. It was launched on August 14, 2007, from ELA3 in French Guiana using an Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle. The satellite, manufactured by LMSS, has dimensions of 3.8 meters in length and 1.9 meters in diameter with a span of 14.7 meters. It was equipped with 12 Ku-band transponders (130W) and had a dry mass of 930 kg and a launch mass of 1967 kg. BSAT-3A is owned by BSAT and its mission is to provide communication services, utilizing solar arrays for power supply. The satellite's design includes two deployable solar panels and batteries. It has a shape described as "Box + 2 Pan" with an RCS value of 10.1562 and was designed for a lifespan ranging from 13 to 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.8
Diameter
1.9
Span
14.7
Dry Mass
930
Launch Mass
1967
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
10.1562
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BSAT 3a
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LMCSS
Life Expectancy
13 years (#3a); 15 years (#3b)
Bus
A2100A
Configuration
A2100A
Motor
Leros
Equipment
12 Ku-band transponders (130W)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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