BSAT-3c

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BSAT-3c / JCSAT-110R
NamesJCSAT-110R
Mission type Communication
Operator B-SAT / SKY Perfect JSAT
COSPAR ID 2011-041C [1]
SATCAT no. 37776
Website JSAT Official Page
Mission duration15 years (planned)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftBSAT-3c
Bus A2100 [2]
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin [3]
Launch mass2906 kg
Dimensions5.3 by 2.0 by 1.9 metres (17.4 ft × 6.6 ft × 6.2 ft) [4]
Power7.5 kW [5]
Start of mission
Launch date6 August 2011, 22:52:00 UTC
Rocket Ariane 5 ECA
Launch site Centre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3
Contractor Arianespace
Entered service21 September 2011
Orbital parameters
Reference system Geocentric orbit
Regime Geostationary orbit
Longitude110.0° East [6]
Transponders
BandB-SAT: 12 Ku-band
JSAT: 12 × 36 MHz Ku-band
Coverage areaJapan
TWTA powerB-SAT: 120 watts
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BSAT-3c, also known as JCSAT-110R, is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) and SKY Perfect JSAT (JSAT) which was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin on the A2100 platform. [7] [8] [9]

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History

On 18 September 2007, SKY Perfect JSAT (JSAT) announced an agreement with B-SAT to jointly procure a hybrid broadcast and communication satellite. Thanks to a decision of the Japanese government that effectively lifted a ban on such mixed satellites, both companies would share a spacecraft to act as backup of JCSAT-110 on the 110.0° East slot. Named BSAT-3c by B-SAT and JCSAT-110R by JSAT, it was to be launched in 2011, and it would be managed by B-SAT. [10] On 19 September 2007, they closed a deal with Arianespace for a launch slot with an Ariane 5 for its launch. [11] [12]

On 15 December 2008, JSAT and B-SAT placed a joint order with Lockheed for another A2100-based satellite. Designated JCSAT-110R by JSAT and BSAT-3c by B-SAT, it was to be launched by an Ariane 5 in the second quarter of 2011. The satellite would have two 12 Ku-band payloads, one for each of the owners. [13] [7]

Satellite description

The spacecraft was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin on the A2100 satellite bus for B-SAT and SKY Perfect JSAT (JSAT). It had a launch mass of 2,906 kilograms (6,407 lb) and a 15-year design life. [4] As most satellites based on the A2100 platform, it uses a 460 newtons (100 lbf) LEROS-1C LAE for orbit raising. [7]

It measures 5.3 by 2.0 by 1.9 metres (17.4 ft × 6.6 ft × 6.2 ft) when stowed for launch. Its dual wing solar panels can generate 7.5 kW of power at the end of its design life, and span 18.9 metres (62 ft) when fully deployed. [4]

It has two payloads, both in the Ku-band with 12 transponders each (a total of 24), each payload is dedicated to each of the owners. The B-SAT payload has 12 transponders with a TWTA output power of 120 watts. [2] The JSAT payload has twelve 36 MHz transponders. [14]

Launch

Intended to launch on 1 August 2011, an anomaly on a valve of the EPC stage of the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, aborted the first launch attempt while the rocket was returned to its integration building for maintenance. [15] On 6 August 2011, at 22:52 UTC, JCSAT-110R/BSAT-3c and its launch companion Astra 1N launched aboard the Ariane 5 ECA from Centre Spatial Guyanais ELA-3 launch pad. [7] At 23:30 UTC, BSAT-3c, which was riding on the lower berth under the SYLDA adapter, separated from the upper stage and successfully finishing the launcher mission. The first signals from the satellite were received at 23:52 UTC, and the process of transferring to its definitive orbital position at 110.0° East and verifying its performance was started. [16] It was introduced into operational service on 21 September 2011. [2]

It was the last of the third generation of B-SAT three-satellite fleet, and the on-orbit spare for the JSAT fleet. [16] [2]

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