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ContractorOrbital Sciences Corp.Matra Marconi Space-FranceSpace Systems LoralInstitute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of TokyoJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Surrey Satellite Technologies Ltd.EADS AstriumLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed MartinLockheed MartinAlcatel Space IndustriesLockheed MartinLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsAlcatel Alenia SpaceLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsAlcatel Space IndustriesLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsAlcatel Space IndustriesIAI/Alcatel/Daimler-Benz AerospaceIsrael Aircraft Industries (IAI)Amsat-NA/SpaceQuestAmsat-NAHughes Space and Communications GroupLockheed MartinBoeing Satellite SystemsEADS AstriumBoeing Satellite SystemsHughes Space and Communications GroupBoeing Satellite SystemsSpace Systems Loral
Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberUSA Vandenberg AFB Taurus 1999-070BFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1998-063AUSA Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March CZ-3B 1997-042AJapan Kagoshima Space Center Mu 3S2 1989-016AJapan Tanegashima Space Center Space Center H-2A 2006-002AUnited Kingdom Plesetsk Cosmodrome Cosmos 3M 2002-054AFrance/UK/Germany/Spain Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton M 2004-031AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2A 1996-054AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2AS 2004-003AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2AS 2004-017AFrance Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton/Breeze M 2005-003AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-M 2004-041AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 5 2004-048AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1997-002AFrance/Italy Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-M 2005-052AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2 AS 1997-050AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1999-060AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1998-063BUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 2000-067AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2000-054BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2000-081BFrance Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 2003-024AIsrael Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1996-030BIsrael Baikonur Cosmodrome Soyuz-Fregat 2003-059AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Dnepr 1 2004-025KUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta 2310 1974-089BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44P 1991-067AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44P 1991-026AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2000-076AFrance/UK/Germany/Spain Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-M 2005-036AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2004-027AUSA Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March 1994-043AUSA Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March CZ-3 1996-039AUSA Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March 3B 1997-062A
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CommentsMonitor total solar irradiance (TSI) with maximum precision; ascertain the extent of solar radiation variability.First WorldSpace satellite; digital audio and multi-media communications to Africa, Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Caribbean.Most powerful telecommunications satellite in service in the Asia-Pacific region; 30 C-band, 24 Ku-band transponders; 190 high fidelity channels and 50,000 simultaneous telephone links.Investigate particle acceleration regions above auroral region; develop better understanding of acceleration mechanism and relation to substorm phenomena.Cartographic and disaster monitoring functions.First satellite in Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC); medium-resolution imagery with daily worldwide revisit.36 Ku-band, 27 C-band transponders; North and South American continents; Spanish language; leak detected - may not have enough fuel for 15-year life.Broadcasting, business, cable, mobile; 24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders; 50 states and Caribbean24 C-band transponders.24 C-band transponders.72 C-band transponders.Hybrid Ku-Ka-band satellite; CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii.Hybrid Ku-Ka-band satellite; CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii.Broadcasting, business, cable; CONUS, Hawaii, Caribbean, southern Canada; 24 Ku- and 24 C-bandHybrid C/Ku-band satellite. 20 Ku-band, 18 C-band transponders. Broadcast, Internet, business; Ku-band tailored to broadband for Boeing Connexion; Pacific region.Broadcasting, business, cable; CONUS, Hawaii, Caribbean, southern Canada; 24 Ku- and 24 C-bandBroadcasting, cable, internet; CONUS, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America; 28 Ku- and 24 C-bandBroadband internet, business television; 16 Ku-band; CONUSBusiness (government and VSAT), media and entertainment; 28 Ku- and 24 C-band; CONUS, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central AmericaCable programming; 24 C-band; CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, CaribbeanCable television and radio programming; 24 C-band; CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, CaribbeanTelevision programmers, government agencies and enterprise networks; 24 Ku-band; CONUS and Mexico.7 transponders in Ku-band; voice and vision communications; Central Europe, Middle East centered on Israel.Ku-band communications, Europe, Middle East, East Coast of USA.American amateur radio satellite.American amateur radio satellite.Inclined orbit; Anik is Inuit for "Little Brother"; 24 C-band, 16 Ku-band; business telecommunications services.Inclined orbit; Anik is Inuit for "Little Brother"; 24 C-band, 16 Ku-band transponders.36 C-band and 48 Ku-band transponders; broadcasting, business; North and South America; faulty solar panels may affect operations by 2005.32 Ku-band, 24 C-band transponders, 2 navigation transponders; North America.24 30W C-band, 40 127W Ku-band, 50 90W transponders for broadband and telemedicine to northern US states and Canada24 C-band transponders.TV coverage; 24 C-band transponders; China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India.One of the most powerful in Asia-Pacific service; 28 C-band, 16 Ku-band; China, Korea, Taiwan, Europe, Africa, Australia.
Most powerful telecommunications satellite in service in the Asia-Pacific region; 30 C-band, 24 Ku-band transponders; 190 high fidelity channels and 50,000 simultaneous telephone links.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerApstar 6 China (PR)Arabsat 2B (Arabsat IIB) MultinationalArabsat 2C (Panamsat-5, PAS-5) MultinationalArabsat 2D (Eurobird 2, Hot Bird 5) MultinationalArabsat 3A MultinationalArtemis (Advanced Data Relay and Technology Mission Satellite) ESAAsiaSat 2 China (PR)AsiaSat 3S (Asiasat 3SA) China (PR)AsiaSat 4 China (PR)AsiaStar USAAstra 1B LuxembourgAstra 1C LuxembourgAstra 1D LuxembourgAstra 1E LuxembourgAstra 1F LuxembourgAstra 1G LuxembourgAstra 1H LuxembourgAstra 2A LuxembourgAstra 2B LuxembourgAstra 2C LuxembourgAstra 2D LuxembourgAstra 3A LuxembourgAstro-F (Akari) JapanAtlantic Bird 1 MultinationalAtlantic Bird 2 MultinationalAtlantic Bird 3 (Stellat 5) MultinationalATS-3 (Application Technology Satellite-3, ATS-C) USABadr 2 (Badr B) PakistanBeidou 1A (Beidou Navigation Test Satellite) China (PR)Beidou 1B (BNTS-1B) China (PR)Beidou 1C China (PR)Beijing-1 (Tsinghau-2, China DMC+4) China (PR)Bilsat-1 TurkeyBird 2 (Bispectral InfraRed Detector 2) Germany
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Operator/Owner UsersAPT Satellite Holdings Ltd. CommercialArab Satellite Communications Org. (ASCO) GovernmentArab Satellite Communications Org. (ASCO) GovernmentArab Satellite Communications Org. (ASCO) CommercialArab Satellite Communications Org. (ASCO) GovernmentEuropean Space Agency Commercial/GovernmentAsia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (SES Global) CommercialAsia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (SES Global) CommercialAsia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (SES Global) CommercialWorldSpace Corp. CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialSES Astra (part of SES Global) (Societe Europienne des Satellites [SES]) CommercialJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) JapanEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) CommercialEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) CommercialEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) CommercialSatellite Command and Control Facility, Univ. of Miami Government/CivilPakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) Government/MilitaryChinese Defense Ministry MilitaryChinese Defense Ministry MilitaryChinese Defense Ministry MilitaryBeijing Landview Mapping Information Technology Co. Ltd (BLMIT) CivilBilten Satellite Technologies Group Government/CivilInstitute of Space Sensor Technology and Planetary Exploration Civil/Government
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Purpose Type of Orbit Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees)Communications GEO, 134° E 35,784 35,789 5.93E-05 0.01Communications GEO, 30.48° E 35,770 35,801 3.68E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 26.11° E 35,774 35,798 2.85E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 25.80° E 35,769 35,802 3.91E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 25.93° E 35,782 35,790 9.49E-05 0.02Communications/Research GEO, 21.36° E 35,759 35,812 6.29E-04 2.41Communications GEO, 100.52° E 35,777 35,796 2.25E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 105.51° E 35,781 35,793 1.42E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 121.99° E 35,787 35,787 0.00E+00 0.02Communications GEO, 105.04° E 35,773 35,800 3.20E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 19.21° E 35,773 35,798 2.97E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 19.20° E 35,773 35,798 2.97E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 22.94° E 35,775 35,798 2.73E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 19.21° E 35,773 35,798 2.97E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 19.23° E 35,773 35,798 2.97E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 19.21° E 35,773 35,798 2.97E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 19.25° E 35,773 35,798 2.97E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 28.17° E 35,766 35,806 4.74E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 28.14° E 35,764 35,806 4.98E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 19.22° E 35,768 35,804 4.27E-04 0.08Communications GEO, 28.09° E 35,768 35,805 4.39E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 23.55° E 35,779 35,791 1.42E-04 0.07Scientific Research LEO, Sun-sync. 707 716 6.35E-04 98.2Communications GEO, 12.49° W 35,771 35,801 3.56E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 8.15° W 35,769 35,804 4.15E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 5.08° W 35,770 35,801 3.68E-04 0.01Meteorological/Communications/Observation GEO, 105.76° W 35,724 35,848 1.47E-03 12.53Remote sensing/technology development LEO, Sun-sync. 985 1,014 1.97E-03 99.5Navigation/Global Positioning GEO, 139.99° E 35,773 35,797 2.85E-04 0.01Navigation/Global Positioning GEO, 80.28° E 35,777 35,794 2.02E-04 0.03Navigation/Global Positioning GEO, 110.27° E 35,733 35,839 1.26E-03 0.16Earth Observation LEO, Sun-sync. 682 705 1.63E-03 98.18Earth Observation LEO, Sun-sync. 677 692 1.06E-03 98.2Remote Sensing/Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 550 580 2.16E-03 97.7
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ContractorAlcatel Space IndustriesAlcatel Space IndustriesHughes Space and Communications GroupMatra Marconi Space (Astrium)Aerospatiale Matra SAAlenia SpazioLockheed Martin Astro SpaceBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsAlcatel Space IndustriesGE Astro SpaceHughesHughesHughesHughesHughesHughesHughesAstriumBoeing Satellite SystemsHughesBoeing Satellite SystemsJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Alenia SpazioAlcatel Space IndustriesAlcatel Space IndustriesHughes AircraftPakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)Space Technology Research Institute (part of CASC)Space Technology Research Institute (part of CASC)Space Technology Research Institute (part of CASC)Tsinghua University/University of SurreyBilten Satellite Technologies GroupDeutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberFrance Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March 3B 2005-012AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1996-063AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton K 1997-046AFrance/UK Cape Canaveral Atlas 2A 1998-057AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1999-009AItaly Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2001-029AUSA Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March CZ-2E 1995-064AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1999-013AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 3B 2003-014AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2000-016AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1991-015AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 42L 1993-031AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 42P 1994-070AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 42L 1995-055AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan Proton-K 1996-021AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan Proton-K 1997-076AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan Proton-D 1999-033AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan Proton-K 1998-050AFrance/UK/Germany Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2000-054AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan Proton-K 2001-025AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2000-081AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2002-015BJapan Uchinoura Space Center M-5 2006-005AItaly Guiana Space Center Ariane-5G 2002-040AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 2001-042AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2002-035AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 1967-111APakistan Baikonur Cosmodrome Zenit-2 2001-056CChina (PR) Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March CZ-3A 2000-069A China (PR) Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March CZ-3A 2000-082AChina (PR) Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March CZ-3A 2003-021AChina (PR)/United Kingdom Plesetsk Cosmodrome Cosmos 3M 2005-043ATurkey Plesetsk Cosmodrome Kosmos 3M 2003-042EGermany Satish Dhawan Space Centre PSLV-C3 2001-049C
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Second generation; radio and tv communications to Middle East.28 C-band, 28 Ku-band; covers Arab world.Business services, satellite news gathering and television and radio programme distribution.Third generation; broadcasting, internet; 20 Ku-band transpondersAn 18-month rescue mission recovered the satellite; develop European capabilities in satellite communications; test new technologies; support development of European navigation system (EGNOS, c. 2010).TV communications to 53 countries; internet, multimedia, 24 C-band, 9 Ku-band transponders.28 C-band, 16 Ku-band; broadcasting, internet services, multimedia, telecommunications28 C-band, 16 Ku-band; extensive C-band coverage across Asia and targeted Ku-band beams for Australasia, East Asia, and a BSS payload for provision of Direct to Home (DTH) services to Hong Kong.Africa, Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Caribbean. Services to underserved emerging markets; low-cost portable receivers.Direct television satellite; 3 channels, 16 Ku-band transponders; continental Europe.16 Ku-band transponders; 48 channels; broadcast and broadband multimedia services; continental Europe.Primarily backup for Astra 1B and 1C; 18 Ku-band transponders; continental Europe.54 to 108 digital TV programs to W. Europe; 18 Ku-band transponders; backup for 1B, 1C or 1DDirect tv broadcast to Europe; 16 Ku-band transponders; Europe.Direct-to-home tv; multimedia; 32 Ku-band transponders; EuropeDirect-to-home tv; multimedia; broadcasting; 32 Ku-band for first five years, 28 after; EuropeVoice and video communications to Europe; 32 Ku-band for first five years, 28 after.Direct-to-home; broadcasting, multimedia; 30 Ku-band for first five years, 28 after; UK and Ireland.Direct-to-home; broadcasting, multimedia; 32 transponders for first five years; 28 after, continental EuropeDirect-to-home; broadcasting, multimedia; 16 Ku-band; UK and Ireland.20 transponders; provide follow-on capacity for the Kopernikus satellite of Deutsche Telekom AG, contracted for 10 transponders on spacecraft; German-speaking countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.Astrophysics missionTwenty channels, telecommunications services between Europe and the Americas.European and American coverage.45 transponders; Ku and C-band frequencies, Americas, Europe and Africa.Transmitted first color photographs of earth; first voice communication between space and earth; currently supports US Antarctic program.Pakistan's microsatellite for development of surveillance capability.Beidou navigation system (BNS); improve accuracy of weapons and situational awareness of military forces; in GEO unlike most navigation systems. Beidou means "Northern Dipper."Space-bsaed navigation and positioning system to improve accuracy of weapons and situational awareness of military forces.Space-bsaed navigation and positioning system to improve accuracy of weapons and situational awareness of military forces; weather monitoring and telecommunications; final constellation of 4 satellites.Earth observation for Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC); also research.Turkey's first earth observation satellite; part of international Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC).Forest fire recognition by small satellites.
An 18-month rescue mission recovered the satellite; develop European capabilities in satellite communications; test new technologies; support development of European navigation system (EGNOS, c. 2010).
28 C-band, 16 Ku-band; extensive C-band coverage across Asia and targeted Ku-band beams for Australasia, East Asia, and a BSS payload for provision of Direct to Home (DTH) services to Hong Kong.
20 transponders; provide follow-on capacity for the Kopernikus satellite of Deutsche Telekom AG, contracted for 10 transponders on spacecraft; German-speaking countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Space-bsaed navigation and positioning system to improve accuracy of weapons and situational awareness of military forces; weather monitoring and telecommunications; final constellation of 4 satellites.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerBonum 1 (Most 1) RussiaBrazilsat B-1 (Brasilsat B-1) BrazilBrazilsat B-2 (Brasilsat B-2) BrazilBrazilsat B-3 (Brasilsat B-3) BrazilBrazilsat B-4 (Brasilsat B-4) BrazilBSAT-1A JapanBSAT-1B JapanBSAT-2A JapanBSAT-2C JapanCakrawarta 1 (Indostar 1) IndonesiaCartoSat 1 (IRS P5) IndiaCBERS 2 (China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite, Zi Yuan 1-2) China (PR)/BrazilChamp (CHAllenging Minisatellite Payload for Geophysical Research and Application) GermanyChandra X-Ray Observatory (CXO) USAChinastar-1 (Chinasat-10, Zhongwei 1) China (PR)CHIPSat (Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer [CHIPS]) USAChuangxin 1 (Innovation 1) China (PR)Clementine FranceCoriolis (Windsat) USACubesat XI-IV JapanCubesat XI-V JapanCute -1.7 (Cubical Tokyo Tech Engineering satellite 1.7; Cubesat-Oscar-56, CO-56) JapanCute-1 (Cubical Titech Engineering satellite, Oscar 55, CO-55) JapanDEMETER (Detection of ElectroMagnetic Emission Transmitted from Earthquake Regions) FranceDirecTV-1 (DBS-1) USADirecTV-1R USADirecTV-2 (DBS-2) USADirecTV-3 (DBS-3) USADirecTV-4S USADirecTV-5 (Tempo 1) USADirecTV-6 (Tempo 2) USADirecTV-7S USADirecTV-8 USADLR Tubsat Germany
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Operator/Owner UsersRussian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik) CommercialStar One (SES Global) Military/CommercialStar One (SES Global) Military/CommercialStar One (SES Global) CommercialStar One (SES Global) CommercialBroadcasting Satellite System Corp. CommercialBroadcasting Satellite System Corp. CommercialBroadcasting Satellite System Corp. CommercialBroadcasting Satellite System Corp. CommercialPT Citra Sari Makmur (CSM) CommercialIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO) GovernmentChinese Academy of Space Technology/Institutio Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais Government/CommercialGeoForschungsZentrum Postdam CivilNASA Goddard Space Flight Center GovernmentChina Satellite Communication Corp. (China Satcom) Commercial/GovernmentNASA/Space Sciences Laboratory, UC Berkeley Civil/GovernmentChinese Academy of Sciences GovernmentCentre Electronique de l'Armement (DGA) MilitaryUS Air Force/ US Navy MilitaryDepartment of Astronautics, University of Tokyo CivilDepartment of Astronautics, University of Tokyo CivilTokyo Institute of Technology CivilTokyo Institute of Technology CivilCentre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) GovernmentDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDeutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt Government
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Purpose Type of Orbit Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees)Communications GEO, 56.04° E 35,775 35,795 2.37E-04 0.06Communications GEO, 69.97° W 35,779 35,794 1.78E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 65.05° W 35,780 35,795 1.78E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 83.99° W 35,779 35,794 1.78E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 92.00° W 35,777 35,796 2.25E-04 0.5Communications GEO, 109.61° E 35,782 35,790 9.49E-05 0.05Communications GEO, 109.77° E 35,769 35,804 4.15E-04 0.09Communications GEO, 109.89° E 35,775 35,797 2.61E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 109.80° E 35,768 35,807 4.63E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 107.63° E 35,773 35,798 2.97E-04 0.07Remote Sensing LEO, Sun-sync. 620 622 1.43E-04 97.8Remote Sensing LEO, Sun-sync. 773 774 7.00E-05 98.5Earth Science LEO/P 421 475 3.96E-03 87.2Astrophysics Elliptical/DHEO 9,999 138,825 7.97E-01 28.5Communications GEO, 87.47° E 35,776 35,797 2.49E-04 0.04Space Science LEO/P 577 594 1.22E-03 94Communications LEO,Sun-sync. 686 758 5.08E-03 98.5Electronic surveillance LEO, Syn-sync. 647 664 1.21E-03 98Earth and Space Science LEO, Sun-sync. 391 846 3.26E-02 98.7Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 822 828 4.17E-04 98.7Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 682 708 1.84E-03 98.1Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 299 712 3.00E-02 98.19Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 819 831 8.34E-04 98.7Research LEO, Sun-sync. 685 712 1.91E-03 98.2Communications GEO, 101.21° W 35,779 35,794 1.78E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 100.86° W 35,775 35,798 2.73E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 100.79° W 35,774 35,799 2.97E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 81.85° W 35,773 35,800 3.20E-04 0.84Communications GEO, 101.24° W 35,784 35,795 1.30E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 119.17° W 35,775 35,797 2.61E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 109.81° W 35,772 35,800 3.32E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 119° W 35,783 35,791 9.49E-05 0Communications GEO, 101° W 35,778 35,795 2.02E-04 0.04Earth Science LEO, Sun-sync. 713 732 1.34E-03 98.2
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Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime1,436.04 1,452 620 1,500 11/22/1998 12 yrs.1436.12 1,774 1,050 (BOL) 1,800 (BOL) 8/11/1994 12 yrs.1436.15 1,780 1,050 (BOL) 1,800 (BOL) 3/28/1995 12 yrs.1436.11 1,780 1,050 (BOL) 1,800 (BOL) 2/4/1998 12 yrs.1436.12 2,495 1,050 (BOL) 1,800 (BOL) 8/17/2000 12 yrs.
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ContractorHughes Space and CommunicationsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsOrbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)Institutio Nacional de Pesquisas Espiais/Chinese Academy of Space TechnologyDaimler Chrysler Aerospace (Astrium)TRW Space and ElectronicsLockheed MartinSpaceDev, Inc.China Academy of SciencesAlcatel Space IndustriesSpectrum Astro, Inc.Department of Astronautics, University of TokyoDepartment of Astronautics, University of TokyoTokyo Institute of TechnologyTokyo Institute of TechnologyCNES (Joint effort of France, Poland, Japan)Hughes Electronics Corp.Hughes Electronics Corp.Hughes Electronics Corp.Hughes Electronics Corp.Hughes Electronics Corp.Space Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralInstitute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Technical University of Berlin
Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberUSA Cape Canaveral Delta 2 1998-068AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1994-049AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1995-016AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1998-006AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 2000-046AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1997-016BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44P 1998-024BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2001-011BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2003-028AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 1997-071BIndia Satish Dhawan Space Centre PSLV-C6 2005-017AChina (PR)/Brazil Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 4B 2003-049AGermany/France/UK Plesetsk Cosmodrome Cosmos 2000-039BUSA Cape Canaveral Space Shuttle (STS 93) 1999-040BUSA Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March 3B 1998-033AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta 2 2003-002BChina (PR) Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 3B 2003-049BFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 1999-064BUSA Vandenberg AFB Titan 2 2003-001AJapan Plesetsk Cosmodrome Dnepr 2003-031JJapan Plesetsk Cosmodrome Cosmos-3M 2005-043FJapan Uchinoura Space Center M-5 2006-005CJapan Plesetsk Cosmodrome Dnepr 2003-031EInternational Baikonur Cosmodrome Dnepr 2004-025CUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 1993-078AUSA Sea Launch (Odyssey) Zenit 3-SL 1999-056AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2A 1994-047AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 42P 1995-029AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 2001-052AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton K 2002-023AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2A 1997-011AUSA Sea Launch Zenit 3SL 2004-016AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton M/Breeze M 2005-019AGermany Satish Dhawan Space Centre PSLV-C2 1999-029C
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CommentsTelevision broadcasting; 8 Ku-band, Siberia or Europe, selected.Telecommunications services for Brazil; 28 C-band transponders, 1 X-band.24 C-band; several X-band.28 C-band transponders for voice and video communication.28 C-band; voice and video communications to all of South America.8 Ku-band; voice and video communication for Japan and vicinity.8 Ku-band; voice and video communication for Japan and vicinity.Direct-to-home digital high-definition television for Japan.Backup to BSAT-2A; direct digital broadcasts to homes in Japan and neighboring countries through its Ku-band transponders.TV broadcasting in S-band; malfunction of 80% of capacity.Remote sensing and mapping, land use, forest cover, river flow assessments.China for 18 months/Brazil remaining 6 months or more, environmental observation, agriculture and water pollution.Study of Earth's gravity fields; collecting geophysical, oceanographic, and meteorological data.X-ray astronomy.24 C-band, 24 Ku-band; voice and video communications throughout China and neighboring countries.CHIPS data will help scientists determine the electron temperature, ionization conditions, and cooling mechanisms of the million-degree plasma believed to fill the local interstellar bubble.Prototype of advanced telecommunications satellite for LEO.Intelligence gathering, part of an experimental eavesdropping program.Monitor ocean winds and image Solar Mass Ejections (SME).On-orbit verification of the super small satellite (nano-satellite) bus system using commercial-off-the-shell components.Backup for Cubesat II-IV.Built by studentsusing off-the-shelf components; follow-on to Cutesat.Design development of pico satellite by using off-the-shelf components.Study of ionosperic perturbations in relation with seismic activity; global study of the Earth electromagnetic environment.In-orbit backup; high resolution TV broadcast; USA and Western Hemispheric countries.First commercial launch by Sea Launch consortium (American, Russian, Ukrainian companies); 16 Ku-band; video channels directly to home-based dishes; anticipated 50 million homes in North America.High resolution TV broadcast; USA and Western Hemispheric countries; carries time capsule - SpaceArc - with message; will move to higher orbit to preserve message for future generations.On-orbit backup; high resolution TV broadcast; USA and Western Hemispheric countries; 30 TV channels.Direct broadcasting; 48 Ku-band; 300 local TV channels to 41 metropolitan communities through 11 C-band transponders.Digital television to North American subscribers; 32 Ku-band; direct broadcasting.Direct-to-home TV; 32 Ku-band transpondersDirect-to-home TV; 54 transponders.36 Ku- and Ka-band transponders.Transmits image of its own view; not currently used for scientific mission but operational.
CHIPS data will help scientists determine the electron temperature, ionization conditions, and cooling mechanisms of the million-degree plasma believed to fill the local interstellar bubble.
First commercial launch by Sea Launch consortium (American, Russian, Ukrainian companies); 16 Ku-band; video channels directly to home-based dishes; anticipated 50 million homes in North America.High resolution TV broadcast; USA and Western Hemispheric countries; carries time capsule - SpaceArc - with message; will move to higher orbit to preserve message for future generations.
BH BI BJ1707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103
Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerDMSP 5D-2 F12 (Defense Meteorological Satellites Program, USA 106) USADMSP 5D-2 F13 (Defense Meteorological Satellites Program, USA 109) USADMSP 5D-2 F14 (Defense Meteorological Satellites Program, USA 131) USADMSP 5D-3 F15 (Defense Meteorological Satellites Program, USA 147) USADMSP 5D-3 F16 (Defense Meteorological Satellites Program, USA 172) USADongfanghong 3R (DFH 3, Zhongxing 6, Chinasat 6) China (PR)Double Star 1 (Tan Ce 1) China (PR)/ESADouble Star 2 (Tan Ce 2, Explorer 2) China (PR)/ESADRTS (Data Relay Test Satellite, Kodama) JapanDSCS III-A3 (USA 167, DSCS III-A3) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-B6 (USA 170, DSCS III B-6) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F10 (USA 135, DSCS III B-13) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F11 (USA 148, DSCS III B-8) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F12 (USA 153, DSCS III B-11) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F4 (USA 44, DSCS III A-2) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F5 (USA 78, DSCS III B-14) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F6 (USA 82, DSCS III B-12) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F7 (USA 93, DSCS III B-9) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F8 (USA 97, DSCS III B-10) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSCS III-F9 (USA 113, DSCS III B-7) (Defense Satellite Communications System) USADSP 20 (USA 149) (Defense Support Program) USADSP 21 (USA 159) (Defense Support Program) USADSP 22 (USA 176) (Defense Support Program) USADSP F16 (DSP 16, USA 72) (Defense Support Program) USADSP F17 (DSP 17, USA 107) (Defense Support Program) USADSP F18 (USA 130) (Defense Support Program) USAE-bird MultinationalEchostar 1 USAEchostar 10 USAEchostar 2 USAEchostar 3 USAEchostar 4 USAEchostar 5 USAEchostar 6 USA
A B1104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137
Operator/Owner UsersAir Force Space and Missile Systems Center MilitaryAir Force Space and Missile Systems Center MilitaryAir Force Space and Missile Systems Center MilitaryAir Force Space and Missile Systems Center MilitaryAir Force Space and Missile Systems Center MilitaryChina Satellite Communication Corp. (China Satcom) Commercial/GovernmentChinese National Space Administration/European Space Agency GovernmentChinese National Space Administration/European Space Agency GovernmentNational Space Development Agency GovernmentUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryAir Force MilitaryAir Force MilitaryAir Force MilitaryAir Force MilitaryAir Force MilitaryAir Force MilitaryEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) CommercialEchostar Communication Corp. CommercialEchostar Communication Corp. CommercialEchostar Communication Corp. CommercialEchostar Communication Corp. CommercialEchostar Communication Corp. CommercialEchostar Communication Corp. CommercialEchostar Communication Corp. Commercial
C D1104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137
Purpose Type of Orbit Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees)Earth Science/Meteorology LEO, Sun-sync. 841 859 1.25E-03 98.9Earth Science/Meteorology LEO, Sun-sync. 845 855 6.93E-04 98.8Earth Science/Meteorology LEO, Sun-sync. 842 855 9.00E-04 98.9Earth Science/Meteorology LEO, Sun-sync. 837 851 9.70E-04 98.9Earth Science/Meteorology LEO, Sun-sync. 843 852 6.23E-04 98.9Communications GEO, 124.97° E 35,785 35,792 8.30E-05 0.2Research Elliptical/DHEO 550 66,970 8.28E-01 28.5Research Elliptical 272 38,352 7.41E-01 89.27Technology Development GEO, 90.69° E 35,768 35,805 4.39E-04 0.04Communications GEO 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO, 12° W 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO, 175° E 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO, 135° W 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO, 130° W 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO 45° W 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO, 60° E 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO 180° E 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO, 57° E 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Communications GEO, 52.4° W 35,784 35,784 0.00E+00 0Early Warning GEO, 7.67° E 35,745 35,830 1.01E-03 0.48Early Warning GEO 35,780 35,780 0.00E+00 2.9Early Warning GEO 35,780 35,780 0.00E+00 2.9Early Warning GEO, 40.28° W 35,861 35,868 8.29E-05 4.49Early Warning GEO, 146.15° W 35,786 35,786 0.00E+00 0Early Warning GEO 35,780 35,800 2.37E-04 0.1Communications GEO, 33.20° E 35,780 35,790 1.19E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 148.06° W 35,775 35,796 2.49E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 110° W 35,780 35,788 9.49E-05 0.04Communications GEO, 147.91° W 35,780 35,791 1.30E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 61.48° W 35,779 35,793 1.66E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 157.01° W 35,781 35,789 9.49E-05 0.4Communications GEO, 119.02° W 35,777 35,795 2.13E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 110.17° W 35,776 35,796 2.37E-04 0.03
E F G H I J1104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137
Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime101.93 1,134 823 900 8/29/1994 5 yrs.101.93 1,134 823 900 3/24/1995 5 yrs.101.9 1,134 823 900 4/4/1997 5 yrs.101.8 1,152 823 900 12/12/1999 5 yrs.
K L M N O P1104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137
ContractorGeneral Electric Astro SpaceGeneral Electric Astro SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceChina Academy of Space TechnologyChinese National Space Administration/European Space AgencyChinese National Space Administration/European Space AgencyMitsubishi ElectricLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceTRW and Aerojet Electronics SystemsTRW and Aerojet Electronics SystemsNorthrup Grumman (formerly TRW)TRW and Aerojet Electronics SystemsTRW and Aerojet Electronics SystemsTRW and Aerojet Electronics SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsLockheed Martin Astro SpaceLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralLockheed Martin Missiles and Space
CommentsNear-polar orbits; investigate Earth's environment.Near-polar orbits; investigate Earth's environment.Near-polar orbits; investigate Earth's environment.Near-polar orbits; investigate Earth's environment.Near-polar orbits; investigate Earth's environment.24 C-band; 6 television channels and 18 communications channels; Dongfanghong-3 = "East is Red, 3."CNSA-ESA joint mission carrying eight experiments to study earth's magnetosphere; highest orbit ever for a Chinese satellite; equatorial orbit; operates with ESA's cluster satellites.CNSA-ESA joint mission carrying eight experiments to study earth's magnetosphere; highest orbit ever for a Chinese satellite; polar orbit; operates with ESA's cluster satellites.Develop more advanced data relay by improving the technology for the Communications and Broadcasting Engineering Satellite (COMETS).Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band. Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Spare; Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Spare; Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Spare; Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Spare; Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band; in reserve.Super High Frequency (SHF) for U.S. government and military; sophisticated survivability enhancement; worldwide, longhaul coverage; X-band.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.20 Ku-band transponders; video and data transmission to Europe and Turkey.Western United States to Central/Mountain region; 16 Ku-band transpondersDirect-to-home transmission of voice, video and internet.Western United States to Central/Mountain region; 16 Ku-band transpondersCentral/Mountain region to Eastern U.S.; 32 Ku-band transpondersCONUS, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico; 32 Ku-band transpondersCONUS, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico; 32 Ku-band transpondersCONUS, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico; 32 Ku-band transponders
Serve as the space communications infrastructure for two-way data relay between ground stations and experimental spacecraft in low- to mid-altitude orbit
Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.
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Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime1436.09 4,027 2,200 13,000 2/21/2002 12 yrs.1436.11 4,660 10,000 8/21/2002 12 yrs.
K L M N O P1138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171
ContractorSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)NPO-PMEuropean Space AgencySwales AerospaceKB ArsenalTRW SpaceTRWNASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory/Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency/Equatorial Systems (Brazil)Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)European Space AgencyHughes Space and Communications GroupEADS AstriumEADS AstriumEADS AstriumEADS AstriumSpace Systems LoralAlcatel Space IndustriesAlcatel Space IndustriesAlcatel Space IndustriesAlcatel Space IndustriesMatra Marconi Space (Astrium)Matra Marconi Space (Astrium)Matra Marconi Space (Astrium)Alcatel Space IndustriesAlcatel Space IndustriesAstriumAlcatel Space IndustriesAlcatel Space IndustriesAerospatiale (Alcatel Space Industries)Aerospatiale (Alcatel Space Industries)NPO-PM/Alcatel
Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 3B 2002-006AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton 2002-039AUSA Sea Launch Zenit 3-SL 2003-034AIndia Satish Dhawan Space Centre GSLV (F04) 2004-036ARussia Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton M 2001-013AInternational Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2002-009AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta-2 2000-075ARussia Baikonur Cosmodrome Tsiklon-2 2004-020AUSA Vandenberg AFB Atlas 2AS 1999-068AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta 2 2004-026AUSA/Japan/Brazil Vandenberg AFB Delta 2002-022AIsrael Svobodni Cosmodrome Start-1 2000-079AInternational Guiana Space Center Ariane 1995-021AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas-Centaur 1981-018AFrance/UK/Germany/Spain Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2004-049CFrance/UK/Germany/Spain Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2004-049DFrance/UK/Germany/Spain Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2004-049EFrance/UK/Germany/Spain Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2004-049FUSA Sea Launch (Odyssey) Zenit-3SL 2004-001AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 2001-002AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane V 2001-011AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 2000-068AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1995-016BFrance/UK/Germany Cape Canaveral Delta II 1996-067AFrance/UK/Germany Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 1997-049AFrance/UK/Germany Cape Canaveral Atlas 2A 2000-052AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 1998-056AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 1999-018AFrance Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton M 2004-008AFrance Cape Canaveral Atlas 3A 2000-028AFrance Cape Canaveral Atlas IIAS 2002-051AFrance Cape Canaveral Delta IV 1991-003BFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 42LP 1991-083ARussia/France Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 2003-060A
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CommentsCONUS, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico; 32 Ku-band transpondersCONUS, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico; 32 Ku-band transponders24 C-band, 2 Ka-band, 32 Ku-band; additional C-band payload owned and operated by Loral Skynet.Interactive education for remote areas of India; 6 C-band and 6 Ku-band transponders; first satellite dedicated to education.TV/radio broadcasting; 2 C-band transponders.Monitoring and study of Earth's environment and climate change; mangement of Earth's rseources, renewable and non-renewable; global warming, ozone layerOne-year technology validation/demonstration mission; image Earth's surface in numerous wavelength bands.Only satellite of this class currently in orbit.
Study Earth's ozone, air quality, and climate; extension of UARS and TOMS missions.Six-year chronology of the planet and its hydrological processes.High resolution imaging satellite; obtain images (with terrain width of 12.6 km) of locations chosen by Israeli military or worldwide commercial clients; in Jan. 2001 Ministry of Defense bought rights to all imaging of Israel and territories within 2,000 km radiusEarth resources spacecraft; measure ocean surface and waves, temperatures; monitor ozone and ozone-destroying gases; ocean currents and changes in Arctic and Antarctic ice.Telephone, television and data services; projected end of life 2005.Demonstration satellites for ELINT; map the "electro-magnetic environment of the Earth's surface"; system of four satellites.Demonstration satellites for ELINT; map the "electro-magnetic environment of the Earth's surface"; system of four satellites.Demonstration satellites for ELINT; map the "electro-magnetic environment of the Earth's surface"; system of four satellites.Demonstration satellites for ELINT; map the "electro-magnetic environment of the Earth's surface"; system of four satellites.41 Ku-band transponders; direct-to-home video and internet to Brazil and North America.32 Ku-band transponders; direct-to-home voice, video, and data transmissions to countries between central Europe and the Indian subcontinent.Twenty-four channels; Western and Central Europe as far west as Canary Islands.30 Ku-band; highest powered Ku-band cross connection between South East Asia and Europe.Cable programming; direct-to-home broadcasting; 16 channels, Western EuropeFull coverage of Europe, Middle East, parts of Africa and Asia; 20 active channelsCable programming; direct-to-home broadcasting; Europe, North Africa, 20 active channelsTwenty-eight channels, Europe, Atlantic Islands, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia.Twenty-four transponders, Europe, North Africa, Middle East.Broadcasting, telecommunications, direct-to-home tv, business services; 24 Ku-band transponders; Europe, Atlantic Islands, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia.58 Ku-band transponders; covers whole of sub-Saharan Africa and provides connectivity to Europe and Middle East.Thirty-one operational channels, Western Russia, majoritiy of central and southern Afirca.Twenty-four transponders, Ku-band connectivity from western Europe through Middle East and Central and South Asia.Professional applications; operating in inclined orbit.Business services and professional applications; operating in inclined orbit.12 of the 24 transponders are referred to as SESAT-2 (EUTELSAT); 26 C-band, 4 Ku-band.
High resolution imaging satellite; obtain images (with terrain width of 12.6 km) of locations chosen by Israeli military or worldwide commercial clients; in Jan. 2001 Ministry of Defense bought rights to all imaging of Israel and territories within 2,000 km radius
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Operator/Owner UsersEUTELSAT (leases Ku-band capacity) - Russian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik) CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik) CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik) CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik) CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik) CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik) CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company (Intersputnik) CommercialInterferometrics, Inc./Amsat NA CivilMission and Science Operations Center, UC Berkeley/NASA Civil/GovernmentCooperative Research Centre for Satlelite Systems (CRCSS) CivilChina Meteorological Administration GovernmentChina Meteorological Administration GovernmentChina Meteorological Administration GovernmentLos Alamos National Labs/DOE GovernmentJohns Hopkins University/NASA Government/CivilPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat/JSAT Corp. CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialCalifornia Institute of Technology/NASA Civil/GovernmentAsia Cellular Satellite CommercialNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryInstitute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)/NASA/ESA GovernmentSpace and Naval Warfare Systems Command, USN/NOAA Military/CivilEuropean Space Agency CommercialGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar Commercial
C D1172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201202203204205
Purpose Type of Orbit Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees)Communications GEO, 11.01° W 35,782 35,791 1.07E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 80.00° E 35,781 35,791 1.19E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 40.03° E 35,781 35,792 1.30E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 40° E 35,777 35,796 2.25E-04 0.04Communications GEO 35,777 35,794 2.02E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 80° E 35,703 35,814 1.32E-03 0.07Communications GEO, 140° E 35,605 36,636 1.21E-02 0.03Earth Observation/Amateur Radio LEO, Sun-sync. 793 805 8.37E-04 98.6Astrophysics Elliptical 350 4,164 2.21E-01 83Scientific Research LEO, Sun sync. 792 806 9.76E-04 98.6Earth Science LEO, Sun-sync. 851 871 1.38E-03 98.8Earth Science GEO, 123.5° E 35,781 35,791 1.19E-04 0.3Earth Science GEO, 104.2° E 35,794 35,863 8.18E-04 0.8Earth Observation LEO/I 800 833 2.30E-03 69.9Astrophysics LEO/I 753 770 1.19E-03 24.9Communications GEO, 123.04° W 35,783 35,790 8.30E-05 0.01Communications GEO, 91.00° W 35,785 35,795 1.19E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 73.97° W 35,778 35,795 2.02E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 126.98° W 35,781 35,790 1.07E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 125° W 35,729 35,748 2.26E-04 0.06Communications GEO, 133° W 35,777 35,793 1.90E-04 0.07Communications GEO, 133.03° W 35,781 35,791 1.19E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 95.06° W 35,785 35,789 4.74E-05 0.02Communications GEO, 98.98° W 35,779 35,793 1.66E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 127.02° W 35,775 35,795 2.37E-04 0.05Space Science LEO/I 693 699 4.25E-04 29Communications GEO, 107.63° E 35,770 35,803 3.91E-04 0.05Communications GEO 35,780 35,800 2.37E-04 1Space Physics Elliptical/DHEO 3,905 104,552 8.30E-01 22.3Earth Observation LEO/R 781 876 6.60E-03 107.9Demonstration for Navigation/Global Positioning MEO 23,228 23,281 8.95E-04 56Communications LEO/I 1,403 1,423 1.28E-03 52Communications LEO/I 904 943 2.67E-03 51.9Communications LEO/I 1,412 1,414 1.28E-04 52
E F G H I J1172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201202203204205
Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime1436.1 2,600 2,500 6/24/2000 10 yrs.1436.1 2,600 2,500 3/12/2000 10 yrs.
CommentsData transmission, TV and radio broadcasting, communications, Internet, video-conference, and others; digital format throughout Russia.12 C-band, 5 Ku-band; television, telecommunications, dedicated networks.10 C-band transponders; data transmission, TV and radio broadcasting; communications, Internet, video-conference, others; digital format to Russia and neighboring countries.9 C-band, 18 Ku-band; 1 L band for broadband and internet links and telephone to Russia and its neighbors.26 C-band, 4 Ku-band; digital television, broadband internet links and telephone to Russia and its neighbors.16 C-band, 12 Ku-band; 1 L-band.16 C-band, 12 Ku-band; 1 L-band; video and radio transmissions to all of Russia.
Designed to study Earth's aurora.Australia's first microsatellite; space science, communications, remote sensing and engineering experiments; carries disc with recording of 300 Australians as time capsule.Polar-orbiting satellite; carries Multichannel Visible and Infrared Scan Radiometer (MVISR); means "wind and cloud."Scanning radiometer, a cloud mapper, water vapor scanner to provide timely weather data; provides hoursly full-disk images of Earth in visible and infrared wavelengths.Five radiometer scanning channels; enhanced capacity for the quantitative observation of typhoons, precipitation, sea temperature, clouds, solar radiation and space particles.Electronic equipment for detecting, analyzing and recording bursts of radio energy (nuclear tests) from near Earth's surface (nonproliferation); study lightning; plastic satellite bus.Probe several fundamental aspects of universe, conditions shortly after Big Bang, creation and dispersal of chemical elements, properties of gas clouds that form stars and planetary systems.Digital and voice communications; 24 C-band< 24 Ku-band; North America.Voice and video communications; 24 C-band, 40 Ku-band; North America, Brazil.Voice, video and data transmissions; 24 C-band; North and South America.Horizons 1 is Ku-band payload; C-band is on Galaxy 13.24 C-band transponders; North America, Caribbean.North America, Alaska, Hawaii, Caribbean; 24 C-band transponders, 2 L-band transponders for transmission of navigational data.24 C-band; North America, Caribbean.Direct-to-home broadcast of video and Internet; 24 C-band, 16 Ku-band; North AmericaTelevision and Internet; 24 C-band, 24 Ku-band; North America.Voice and vision communication; 24 C-band; North America, Caribbean.Conduct several sky surveys, including extra-gallactic.L-band; mobile telephone communications.Advanced technology demonstration satellite with laser communications experiment and operational UHF communications mission.Study the dynamics of the Earth's magnetotail over a wide range of distanceAltimetry mission; provide GDRs to scientific research community (unclassified); provides continuous worldwide oceanographic data for ships at sea and for Navy facilities on shore, directly supporting naval operations such as ship routing, antisubmarine warfare, and amphibious operations. First of 30-satellite (27 active, 3 spares) Galileo constellation; totally civilian navigation system to be completed by 2010.
Probe several fundamental aspects of universe, conditions shortly after Big Bang, creation and dispersal of chemical elements, properties of gas clouds that form stars and planetary systems.
Altimetry mission; provide GDRs to scientific research community (unclassified); provides continuous worldwide oceanographic data for ships at sea and for Navy facilities on shore, directly supporting naval operations such as ship routing, antisubmarine warfare, and amphibious operations.
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Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime113.66 450 215 1,500 2/9/1999 10 yrs.110.6 450 215 1,500 2/14/1998 10 yrs.
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ContractorSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems Loral
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Operator/Owner UsersGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar CommercialGlobalstar CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense Military/CommercialNOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) GovernmentNOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) GovernmentNOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) GovernmentSatellite Command and Control Facility, Univ. of Miami Civil/GovernmentNOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) GovernmentMilitary Space Forces (VKS) GovernmentSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) CommercialSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) CommercialSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) CommercialSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) CommercialSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) CommercialSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) Commercial
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K L M N O P1240241242243244245246247248249250251252253254255256257258259260261262263264265266267268269270271272273
ContractorSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNASANASANASAHughes AircraftNASANPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PM
Global mobile satellite telecommunications services, offering both voice and data services from virtually anywhere in over 100 countries around the world.; went through Chapter 11 in 2002; acquired by ICO Global Communications (majority shareholder in 2003. In 2002 awarded contract to Space Systems/Loral for second generation constellation.
New Glonass-M type; Russia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationNew Glonass-M type; Russia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationNew Glonass-M type; Russia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationRussia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationRussia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationThis satellite not fully operational; Russia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationRussia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationRussia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationRussia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationNew Glonass-M type; Russia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationRussia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationRussia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationRussia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationNew Glonass-M type; Russia's version of the GPS system, functions the same; there has been cooperation between the two; much scaled-back constellationCloud cover images, monitor atmospheric temperatures and moistures at many altitudes.Same as other GOES; orbit spare.Carries an IR imager, a "sounder," and an X-ray imager.Designed to sense meteorological conditions from a fixed location above the Earth; currently supports US Antarctic program.Very limited life remaining; cloud cover images, and monitor atmospheric temperatures and moistures at many altitudes.Civilian version of military Strela 3 store-dump communications satellite.Commercial version of Strela (GRU) military system; store and forward communications satellites; will operate until 2004 or 2005; not a successful commercial venture.Commercial version of Strela (GRU) military system; store and forward communications satellites; will operate until 2004 or 2005; not a successful commercial venture.Commercial version of Strela (GRU) military system; store and forward communications satellites; will operate until 2004 or 2005; not a successful commercial venture.Commercial version of Strela (GRU) military system; store and forward communications satellites; will operate until 2004 or 2005; not a successful commercial venture.Commercial version of Strela (GRU) military system; store and forward communications satellites; will operate until 2004 or 2005; not a successful commercial venture.Commercial version of Strela (GRU) military system; store and forward communications satellites; will operate until 2004 or 2005; not a successful commercial venture.
Global mobile satellite telecommunications services, offering both voice and data services from virtually anywhere in over 100 countries around the world.; went through Chapter 11 in 2002; acquired by ICO Global Communications (majority shareholder in 2003. In 2002 awarded contract to Space Systems/Loral for second generation constellation.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerGonets D1-7 (Cosmos 2384) RussiaGonets D1-8 (Cosmos 2385) RussiaGonets D1-9 (Cosmos 2386) RussiaGorizont-36 (Gorizont-25) RussiaGorizont-37 (Gorizont-26) RussiaGorizont-40 (Gorizont-28) RussiaGorizont-43 (Gorizont-31) RussiaGorizont-44 (Gorizont-32) RussiaGorizont-45 (Gorizont-33) RussiaGrace 1 (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment, "Tom and Jerry") Germany/USAGrace 2 (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment, "Tom and Jerry") Germany/USAGravity Probe B (GP-B) USAGSAT-2 IndiaHaiyang 1A (HY-1, Ocean 1, Dong Fang Hong 53) China (PR)Halca (Highly Advanced Laboratory for Communication and Astronomy, Muses B, Haruka) JapanHAMSat (VUSat Oscar 52) IndiaHelios 1A France, Italy, SpainHelios 2A France, Belgium, SpainHellasSat 2 (Intelsat K-TV, NSS K-TV) GreeceHESSI (RHESSI, Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) USAHETE-2 (High Energy Transient Explorer) MultinationalHispasat 1B SpainHispasat 1C SpainHispasat 1D SpainHot Bird 4 MultinationalHot Bird 6 MultinationalHot Bird 7A MultinationalHubble Space Telescope (HST, Space Telescope) ESA/USAICESat (Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite) USAICO-2 United KingdomIGS-1A (Information Gathering Satellite 1A) JapanIGS-1B (Information Gathering Satellite 1A) JapanIkonos-2 USAIMAGE (Imager for Magetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration) USA
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Operator/Owner UsersSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) CommercialSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) CommercialSmolensk Satellite (SmolSat) CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company CommercialRussian Satellite Communications Company Military/CommercialGeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ)/Center for Space Research, University of Texas CivilGeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ)/Center for Space Research, University of Texas CivilStanford University/NASA Civil/GovernmentIndian Space Reseaerch Organization (ISRO) GovernmentNational Ocean Administration GovernmentInstitute of Space & Astronautical Science GovernmentIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO) CivilCentre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)/Délégation Générale de l'Armement (DGA) MilitaryCentre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)/Délégation Générale de l'Armement (DGA) MilitaryHellas-Sat Consortium Ltd. CommercialSpace Sciences Laboratory, UC Berkeley/NASA Civil/GovernmentCenter for Space Research, MIT/University of California/University of Chicago/France/Italy/Spain Civil/GovernmentHispasat Comm/Gov/Mil.Hispasat Comm/Gov/Mil.Hispasat Comm/Gov/Mil.European Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) CommercialEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) CommercialEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) CommercialEuropean Space Agency/NASA CivilEarth Science Data and Information System (NASA)/Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (Univ. of Colorado) Government/CivilICO Global Communications Ltd. CommercialDefense Ministry MilitaryDefense Ministry MilitarySpace Imaging EOSAT CommercialNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Government
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K L M N O P1274275276277278279280281282283284285286287288289290291292293294295296297298299300301302303304305306307
ContractorNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMNPO PMJet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA)/Space Systems Loral/Astrium GmBHJet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA)/Space Systems Loral/Astrium GmBHLockheed MartinIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)Chinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST)NECIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)Matra Marconi Space/CNES (Astrium)EADS AstriumAstriumSpectrum Astro, Inc.Center for Space Research, MITMatra Marconi SpaceAlcatel Space IndustriesAerospatiale (Alcatel Space Industries)Matra Marconi Space (Astrium)Alcatel Space IndustriesAlcatel Alenia SpaceEuropean Space Agency/NASABall AerospaceHughes Space and CommunicationsMitsubishiMitsubishiLockheed Martin Missiles & SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and Space
CommentsCivilian reconnaissance/communications spacecraft to locate and report natural and man-made environmental disasters; relay messages, same as earlier six Gonets.Civilian reconnaissance/communications spacecraft to locate and report natural and man-made environmental disasters; relay messages, same as earlier six Gonets.Civilian reconnaissance/communications spacecraft to locate and report natural and man-made environmental disasters; relay messages, same as earlier six Gonets.Six C-band; 1 Ku-band.Telecommunications.Telecommunications.Telecommunications; telephone and television communications to the Russian republic.Telecommunications; augment television channels available to the people of Siberia.Dual-use spacecraft: to provide improved television coverage in eastern parts of Russia and to further military communications.Map gravitational mini-variations caused by sea-level changes, glaciers and melting/freezing of ice sheets by measuring distance between satellites.Map gravitational mini-variations caused by sea-level changes, glaciers and melting/freezing of ice sheets by measuring distance between satellites.Relativity gyroscope experiment to test one of Einstein's predictions.4 C-band, 2 Ku-band; mobile satellite service.China's first satellite for marine observation.Dedicated to Very-Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI). Halca means "far away."Microsatellite; India's contribution to amateur radio UHF and VHF for Southeast Asia.Optical reconnaissance; cannot see through clouds or at night.Optical reconnaissance; independent military intelligence capability for the EU.30 Ku-band; television broadcasting services for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens.Explore basic physics of particle acceleration and explosive energy release in solar flares.Designed to detect and localize gamma-ray bursts.Second of Spain's communications satellites; 15 multi-frequency transpondersThird of Spain's communications satellites with government, commercial and military application; X-band heavily used; 24 transponders in Ku-band.Fourth of Spain's communications satellites with government, commercial and military application; X-band heavily used; 28 Ku-band transponders.Europe and North Africa; 20 active channelsCable programming; direct-to-home broadcasting; 28 Ku-band, 4 Ka-band transponders38 Ku-band transponders.Exploration of space.Provide multi-year elevation data needed to determine ice sheet mass balance as well as cloud property information, especially over polar areas.Provide wireless messaging, data transfer, telephone and Internet connectivity using small hand-held devices that can be used worldwide; 10-satellite constellation planned but cancelled for lack of funding.Japan's first military optical reconnaissance satellites; primary mission the monitoring of N. Korea. Launch failure in 11/03 of second half of system cripples it to a large degree.Japan's first military radar reconnaissance satellites; primary mission the monitoring of N. Korea. Launch failure in 11/03 of second half of system cripples it to a large degree.Black and white imaging with1 meter resolution; same geography every three days.Use neutral atom, ultraviolet and radio imaging; identify magnetospare on substorm and magnetic storm time scales; determine respone of magetosphere to solar wind changes; discover how/where magnetospheric plasmas are energized, transported, and lost during substorms and magnetic storms.
Provide wireless messaging, data transfer, telephone and Internet connectivity using small hand-held devices that can be used worldwide; 10-satellite constellation planned but cancelled for lack of funding.
Use neutral atom, ultraviolet and radio imaging; identify magnetospare on substorm and magnetic storm time scales; determine respone of magetosphere to solar wind changes; discover how/where magnetospheric plasmas are energized, transported, and lost during substorms and magnetic storms.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerINMARSAT 2 F1 (Inter. Maritime Sat-2 F1) MultinationalINMARSAT 2 F2 MultinationalINMARSAT 2 F3 MultinationalINMARSAT 2 F4 MultinationalINMARSAT 3 F1 MultinationalINMARSAT 3 F2 MultinationalINMARSAT 3 F3 MultinationalINMARSAT 3 F4 MultinationalINMARSAT 3 F5 MultinationalINMARSAT 4 F1 MultinationalINMARSAT 4 F2 MultinationalINSAT 3A (Indian National Satellite) IndiaINSAT 3B (Indian National Satellite) IndiaINSAT 3C (Indian National Satellite) IndiaINSAT 3E (Indian National Satellite) IndiaINSAT-4A (Indian National Satellite) IndiaIntegral (INTErnational Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory) ESA/USA/RussiaIntelsat 10-02 USAIntelsat 1A-5 (Telstar 5) USAIntelsat 1A-6 (Telstar 6) USAIntelsat 601 (Intelsat 6 F-1) USAIntelsat 602 (Intelsat 6 F-2) USAIntelsat 603 (Intelsat 6 F-3, IS-603) USAIntelsat 604 (Intelsat 6 F-4) USAIntelsat 605 USAIntelsat 701 USAIntelsat 702 USAIntelsat 704 USAIntelsat 705 USAIntelsat 706 USAIntelsat 707 (Intelsat 7 F-7) USAIntelsat 709 USAIntelsat 801 USAIntelsat 802 USA
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Operator/Owner UsersINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialINMARSAT, Ltd. CommercialIndian Space Research Organization GovernmentIndian Space Research Organization GovernmentIndian Space Research Organization GovernmentIndian Space Research Organization GovernmentIndian Space Research Organization GovernmentEuropean Space Operations Centre (ESOC)/NASA/Russia GovernmentIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd./New Skies Satellites N.V. (shared capacity) CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd./Telenor (leased capacity) CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. CommercialIntelsat, Ltd. Commercial
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Purpose Type of Orbit Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees)Communications GEO, 143.47° E 35,763 35,810 5.57E-04 2.16Communications GEO, 98.04° W 35,767 35,805 4.51E-04 1.67Communications GEO, 142.07° W 35,776 35,797 2.49E-04 1.78Communications GEO, 109.00° W 35,773 35,800 3.20E-04 2.23Communications GEO, 63.88° E 35,768 35,803 4.15E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 15.48° W 35,764 35,809 5.34E-04 0.06Communications GEO, 178.12° E 35,766 35,807 4.86E-04 0.06Communications GEO, 53.97° W 35,770 35,803 3.91E-04 0.06Communications GEO, 24.97° E 35,766 35,806 4.74E-04 0.43Communications GEO, 64° E 35,777 35,796 2.25E-04 2.84Communications GEO, 53° W 35,756 35,818 7.35E-04 2.9Communications/Earth Science GEO, 93.50° E 35,774 35,800 3.08E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 82.98° E 35,773 35,800 3.20E-04 0.07Communications GEO, 73.97° E 35,777 35,795 2.13E-04 0.04Communications/Earth Science GEO, 55.06° E 35,741 35,830 1.06E-03 0.06Communications GEO, 83° E 35,762 35,811 5.81E-04 0Space Physics Elliptical/DHEO 2,284 152,812 8.97E-01 52.1Communications GEO, 359° E 35,782 35,791 1.07E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 97.03° W 35,777 35,796 2.25E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 93.05° W 35,777 35,796 2.25E-04 0.03Communications GEO, 64.20° E 35,770 35,803 3.91E-04 0Communications GEO, 150.5° E 35,764 35,806 4.98E-04 1.89Communications GEO, 340° E 35,779 35,794 1.78E-04 1.33Communications GEO, 157.04° E 35,778 35,794 1.90E-04 1.62Communications GEO, 174° E 35,783 35,788 5.93E-05 0.01Communications GEO, 180.00° E 35,773 35,799 3.08E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 54.87° E 35,774 35,796 2.61E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 65.97° E 35,771 35,801 3.56E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 50.01° W 35,776 35,797 2.49E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 53.01° W 35,775 35,798 2.73E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 0.97° W 35,770 35,802 3.80E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 85.12° E 35,774 35,798 2.85E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 31.41° W 35,764 35,807 5.10E-04 0.05Communications GEO, 174.03° E 35,771 35,801 3.56E-04 0.01
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Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime1436.12 1,382 690 (BOL) 1,200 10/30/1990 10 yrs.1436.09 1,382 690 (BOL) 1,200 3/8/1991 10 yrs.
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ContractorMatra Marconi SpaceMatra Marconi SpaceMatra Marconi SpaceMatra Marconi SpaceLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsEADS AstriumEADS AstriumISRO Satellite CenterISRO Satellite CenterISRO Satellite CenterISRO Satellite CenterISRO Satellite CenterAlenia Aerospazio (and 28 subcontractors)EADS AstriumSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralFord AerospaceHughes Space and Communications GroupHughes Space and Communications GroupHughes Space and Communications GroupHughes Space and Communications GroupHughes Space and Communications GroupLoral Space SystemsLoral Space SystemsLoral Space SystemsLoral Space SystemsLoral Space SystemsLoral Space SystemsLoral Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems
Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberFrance Cape Canaveral Delta 1990-093AFrance Cape Canaveral Delta 1991-018AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1991-084BFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1992-021BUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2A 1996-020AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton 1996-053AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 1996-070AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1997-027AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1998-006BFrance/UK/Germany Cape Canaveral Atlas 5 2005-009AFrance/UK/Germany Sea Launch (Odyssey) Zenit 3SL 2005-044AIndia Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2003-013AIndia Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2000-016BIndia Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 2002-002AIndia Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2003-043EIndia Guiana Space Center Ariane 5G 2005-049AItaly/International Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton 2002-048AUK/France/Germany/Spain Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton 2004-022AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton K 1997-026AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton K 1999-005AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas Centaur 1991-075AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 1989-087AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1990-021AUSA Cape Canaveral Titan 3 1990-056AUSA Cape Canaveral Titan 3 1991-055AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1993-066AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1994-034AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1995-001AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2 AS 1995-013AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2 AS 1995-023AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1996-015AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1996-035AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44P 1997-009AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1997-031A
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CommentsBroadcasting, business services, mobile communications; demand-assigned L-band transponders; spare satellite co-located with Inmarsat 3s.Leased traffic; broadcasting, business services, mobile communciations; spare satellite co-located with Inmarsat 3s.Broadcasting, business services, mobile communications; demand-assigned L-band transponders; spare satellite co-located with Inmarsat 3s.Broadcasting, business services, mobile communications; leased traffic; spare satellite co-located with Inmarsat 3s.Broadcasting, business services, mobile communications; leased traffic; demand-assigned L-band transponders; Indian Ocean region.Broadcasting, business services, mobile communications; demand assigned L-band transponders; Atlantic Ocean region.Broadcasting, business services, mobile communications; demand assigned L-band transponders; Pacific Ocean region.Broadcasting, business services, mobile communications; demand assigned L-band transponders; Atlantic Ocean region-West.Broadcasting, business services, mobile communications; demand assigned L-band transponders; back-up and leased-capacity.Nearly the size of a double-decker bus; more than 600 channels.Nearly the size of a double-decker bus; more than 600 channels.12 C-band, 6 extended C-band, 6 Ku-band for voice, video and data transmission to West Asia, East Asia, India; augment present INSAT capacity for communication and meteorological services.Voice, data and fax transmissions.Voice, video and digital data services to India and neighboring countries.Provide communications services for India; 24 C-band transponders12 Ku-band, 12 C-band transponders for data and TV services.Astronomical satellite for observing the gamma-ray sky.Television, data, and other telecommunication services to Europe, Africa and the Middle East; 36 Ku-band, 70 C-band transponders.24 C-band, 28 Ku-band; U.S., southern Canada, Mexico, Caribbean.24 C-band, 28 Ku-band; U.S., southern Canada, Mexico, Caribbean.64 C-band, 24 Ku-band; Broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Indian Ocean region.Inclined orbit; Indian Ocean region; C-band and Ku-band broadcasting.Inclined orbit; 64 C-band, 24 Ku-band; Broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Pacific Ocean region.Inclined orbit; 64 C-band, 24 Ku-band; Broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Asia Pacific region.Inclined orbit; 64 C-band, 24 Ku-band; Broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Atlantic Ocean region.42 C-band, 24 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSATnetworks; Pacific Ocean region. 42 C-band, 24 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSATnetworks; Pacific Ocean region. 42 C-band, 24 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSATnetworks; Indian Ocean region. 42 C-band, 24 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSATnetworks; Atlantic Ocean region. 42 C-band, 36 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSATnetworks Atlantic Ocean region. 42 C-band, 36 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSATnetworks; Atlantic Ocean region. 42 C-band, 24 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSATnetworks; Atlantic Ocean region. 64 C-band, 16 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Atlantic Ocean region.64 C-band, 16 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Pacific Ocean region.
12 C-band, 6 extended C-band, 6 Ku-band for voice, video and data transmission to West Asia, East Asia, India; augment present INSAT capacity for communication and meteorological services.
Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 42L 1998-037AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2 AS 2001-024AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2001-039AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2002-016AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton K 2002-007AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2002-027AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2002-041AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2003-007AFrance Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March CZ-3B 1999-016AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1999-052AUSA Sea Launch (Odyssey) Zenit 3SL 2005-022AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton 1998-067AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-030DUSA Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 2C 1998-074BUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-030BUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-030EUSA Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 2C 1999-032AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-034AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-034DUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-056AUSA Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 2C 1998-074AUSA Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 2C 1999-032BUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-043EUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-043DUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-043BUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-043AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-051EUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-051AUSA Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 2C 1998-048AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-051FUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-051GUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-051BUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 1997-051CUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-056E
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Comments36 C-band, 6 Ku-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Atlantic Ocean region.72 C-band, 22 Ku-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Atlantic Ocean region.76 C-band, 22 Ku-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Indian Ocean region.76 C-band, 22 Ku-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Atlantic Ocean region.76 C-band, 22 Ku-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Indian Ocean region.76 C-band, 22 Ku-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Atlantic Ocean region.72 C-band, 22 Ku-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks.76 C-band transponders; business, video, internet.6 C-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Asia Pacific region.24 C-band, 24 Ku-band; voice and video to North and Central America.28 C-band, 36 Ku-band, 24 Ka-band; video and data transmissions to all countries in North and South America.Final size of a Boeing 747; international effort.66 satellite constellation with 13 spares; 15-20 ground stations with master control complex in Landsdowne, VA; backup in Italy, third engineering center in Chandler, AZ; Filed for Chapter 11 in 2000; started to let system deorbit. Iridium Satellite LLC purchased assets of Iridium LLC. DoD stepped in-- renewable DoD contract; unlimited airtime to 20,000 g
66 satellite constellation with 13 spares; 15-20 ground stations with master control complex in Landsdowne, VA; backup in Italy, third engineering center in Chandler, AZ; Filed for Chapter 11 in 2000; started to let system deorbit. Iridium Satellite LLC purchased assets of Iridium LLC. DoD stepped in-- renewable DoD contract; unlimited airtime to 20,000 g
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Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime100.38 689 556 1,400 (EOL) 9/27/1997 8 yrs.95.95 689 556 1,400 (EOL) 9/27/1997 8 yrs.
Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-032BUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-032DUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-032EUSA Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 2C 1998-048BUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-051EUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1997-020AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-051CUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-051BUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-051AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-066EUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-066DUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 7920 1998-066BUSA Vandenberg AFB 1998-074BUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 2002-005AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 2002-005BUSA 1999-032AUSA 1999-032BUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 2002-005CUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 2002-005DUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 2002-005EUSA Plesetsk Cosmodrome Rokot/BrizKM 2002-031AUSA Plesetsk Cosmodrome Rokot/BrizKM 2002-031BUSA Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 2C 1997-048AUSA Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 2C 1997-048BIndia Baikonur Cosmodrome Molniya-M 1995-072AIndia Sriharikota Launch Station PSLV-D3 1997-057AIndia Sriharikota Launch Station Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle 1C 1996-017AIndia Sriharikota Launch Station PSLV-C5 2003-046AJapan Tanegashima Space Center Space Center H2 1996-046BFrance/UK/Germany Vandenberg AFB Delta 2 2001-055AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2000-060AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 1997-075AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2002-015AUSA Cape Canaveral Atlas 2 AS 1995-043A
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Spare; stored in 667 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until needed
Spare; stored in 667 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until needed
Spare; stored in 667 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededOperationalSpare; stored in 667 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededSpare; stored in 670 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededSpare; stored in 670 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededSpare; stored in 667 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededSpare; stored in 667 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededSpare; stored in 670 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededSpare; stored in 670 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededSpare; stored in 670 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededSpare; stored in 670 km storage orbit, not raised to 780 km operational orbit until neededOperationalDummy satellite to test Long March 2 as rocket for launching Iridium satellitesDummy satellite to test Long March 2 as rocket for launching Iridium satellitesCarries advanced remote sensing cameras, third of series.Remote sensing payload and an X-ray astronomy payload.Remote sensing.Monitor agricultural, land, and water resources.
Monitor sea surface level and wave heights.24 Ku-band; voice and video communications to Japan.Ku-band; voice and video communications to Asian Pacific countries and Hawaii.16 C-band, 16 Ku-band; coverage to Japan< East Asia, Australia and Hawaii.12 C-band, 12 Ku-band; relay voice, data, television signals via Ku-band to eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India; via C-band to eastern and southern Asia and Hawaii. Digital TV.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerJCSAT 4A (JCSAT 6, Japanese Communications Satellite 6) JapanJCSAT R (JCSAT-4, Japanese Communications Satellite 4) JapanJiang Bing 3A (Ziyuan 2, PRC 44) China (PR)Kalpana-1 (Metsat-1) IndiaKeyhole 1 (Advanced KH-11, KH-12-2, Improved Crystal, USA 116) USAKeyhole 2 (Advanced KH-11, KH-12-3, Improved Crystal, USA 129) USAKeyhole 3 (Advanced KH-11, KH-12-4, Advanced Keyhole, Misty-2, EIS-1, 8X Enhanced Imaging System, USA 144) USAKeyhole 4 (Advanced KH-11, Advanced Keyhole, Improved Crystal, EIS-2, 8X Enhanced Imaging System, USA 161) USAKeyhole 5 (Advanced KH-11, KH-12-5, Improved Crystal, EIS-3, USA 186) USAKirari (OICETS - Optical Inter-Orbit Communications Engineering Test Satellite) JapanKompsat-1 (Arirang-1) South KoreaKoreasat 2 (Mugunghwa 2) South KoreaKoreasat 3 (Mugungwha 3) South KoreaLacrosse/Onyx 3 (Lacrosse-3, USA 133) USALacrosse/Onyx 4 (Lacrosse-4, USA 152) USALacrosse/Onyx 5 (Lacrosse-5, USA 182) USALandsat 5 USALandsat 7 USALatinSat A ArgentinaLatinSat B ArgentinaLatinsat-C ArgentinaLatinsat-D ArgentinaLeasat 5 (Syncom IV-5, Leased Satellite F5) AustraliaLES 9 (Lincoln Experimental Satellite) (SESP P74-1B, ST 74-1B) USALMI-1 (Lockheed Martin-Intersputnik-1) USA/RussiaMARISAT-F2 (Maritime Communications Satellite C) USAMaroc Tubsat Morocco/GermanyMBSat (Mobile Broadcasting Satellite) Japan/South KoreaMeasat 1 (Malaysia East Asia Sat 1) MalaysiaMeasat 2 (Malaysia East Asia Sat 2) MalaysiaMercury 1 (Advanced Vortex 1, USA 105) USAMercury 2 (Advanced Vortex 2, USA 118) USAMeteor-3M-N1 RussiaMeteosat 5 (MOP 2) Multinational
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Operator/Owner UsersJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialChinese Academy of Space Technology MilitaryIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO) GovernmentNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) GovernmentKorea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) Government/CommercialKT Corporation CommercialKT Corporation CommercialNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNASA/US Geological Survey GovernmentNASA/US Geological Survey GovernmentAprize Satellites Argentina CommercialAprize Satellites Argentina CommercialAprize Satellites Argentina CommercialAprize Satellites Argentina CommercialRoyal Australian Navy MilitaryUS Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Military/CivilLockheed Martin Intersputnik CommercialSatellite Command and Control Facility, Univ. of Miami Civil/GovernmentCTRS Morocco/Institut für Luft-und Raumfahrttechnik (Berlin) GovernmentMobile Broadcasting Corporation (MBCO)/SK Telecom CommercialBinariang Satellite Systems CommercialBinariang Satellite Systems CommercialNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/USAF MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/USAF MilitaryRussian Aviation and Space Agency GovernmentEUMETSAT (European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) Government/Civil
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Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime1436.12 2,900 1,230 5,200 2/15/1999 14.5 yrs.1436.13 3,124 1,841 5,200 2/16/1997 12 yrs.
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ContractorBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsChinese Academy of Space TechnologyISRO Satellite CenterLockheed Martin Lockheed MartinNational Reconnaissance LaboratoryLockheed MartinLockheed MartinNEC Toshiba Space Systems, Ltd. (NTSpace)TRW Space and ElectronicsLockheed Martin Astro SpaceLockheed Martin Astro SpaceLockheed Martin AstronauticsLockheed Martin AstronauticsLockheed Martin AstronauticsGE Astro SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceSpaceQuestSpaceQuestAprize Satellite Aprize Satellite HughesMIT Lincoln LaboratoriesLockheed MartinHughes AircraftInstitut für Luft-und Raumfahrttechnik (Berlin)Space Systems LoralBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsElektromekhanika Research Institute (VNIIEM)Aerospatiale
Comments32 Ku-band; multimedia and Internet access and voice, data and television signals to Japan.12 C-band, 12 Ku-band; relay voice, data, television signals via Ku-band to eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India; via C-band to eastern and southern Asia and Hawaii. Digital TV.Possible intelligence gathering.Carries a VHRR (Very High Resolution Radiometer); Data Relay Transponder$1 billion satellite; high resolution surveillance; can carry up to 7 metric tons of fuel.$1 billion satellite; high resolution surveillance; can carry up to 7 metric tons of fuel.$1 billion satellite; high resolution surveillance; can carry up to 7 metric tons of fuel.$1 billion satellite; high resolution surveillance; can resolve square or circular objects as small as 10 cm but linear structures of 5-8 cm can also be detected.$1 billion satellite; last use of Titan IV as launch vehicle.Study inter-satellite communications.Digital cartography of Korea and status of marine biology; satellite also released 3 dozen capsules of cremated remains.Korean peninsula; 15 Ku-band transponders.30 Ku-band, 6 Ka-band; Korean peninsula, the Japanese archipelago, and parts of China and Russia.$1 billion range; space-based imaging radar, uses radar pulses to see through clouds, fog, haze, darkness and generate images.$1 billion range; 3-10 ft. image resolution.$1 billion range.Still imaging.Remote sensing; polar orbit.Nanosatellite; planned constellation of 48 satellites, little LEO; asset tracking and monitoring services.Nanosatellite; planned constellation of 48 satellites, little LEO; asset tracking and monitoring services.Messaging services.Messaging services.Ultra High Frequency (UHF) satellite communications services to Australia; leased at end of use by U.S. Navy to Royal Australian Navy.Original purpose was "Air Force sponsored program in space communications"; nuclear-powered; circuits jam-resistant to operate in hostile environment.28 C-band, 16 Ku-band; business services, public voice and data services, broadcasting, direct-to-home; Eastern Europe, CIS, South and Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia.Originally used by US Navy; currently supports US Antarctic program.Test three-dimensional attitude control system for future remote sensing; currently used for ice observation in Arctic.CD-quality radio and data to cellular phones and other portable devices in Japan and South Korea.Digital video and audio broadcasting, international and domestic VSAT and telecommunication services as well as high-speed Internet access; 12 C-band, 5 Ku-band.Digital video and audio broadcasting, international and domestic VSAT and telecommunication services as well as high-speed Internet access; 6 C-band, 9 Ku-band; Malaysia and neighboring countries.In the $1 billion range; ELINT; signals intelligence.In the $1 billion range; ELINT; signals intelligence.New series of polar-orbiting meteorological satellites.Very little fuel left; intended primarily to support the National Meteorological Services (NMS) of Member States
Digital video and audio broadcasting, international and domestic VSAT and telecommunication services as well as high-speed Internet access; 6 C-band, 9 Ku-band; Malaysia and neighboring countries.
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Operator/Owner UsersEUMETSAT (European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) Government/CivilEUMETSAT (European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) Government/CivilEUMETSAT (European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) Government/CivilEUMETSAT (European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) Government/CivilNational Space Development Agency GovernmentUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryUS Air Force MilitaryAstronomical Institute of Czech Academy of Sciences CivilMilitary Space Forces (VKS) Military/CommercialMilitary Space Forces (VKS) Military/CommercialMilitary Space Forces (VKS) Military/CommercialMilitary Space Forces (VKS) Military/CommercialMilitary Space Forces (VKS) Military/CommercialMilitary Space Forces (VKS) Military/CommercialMilitary Space Forces (VKS) Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense MilitaryRussian Space Agency GovernmentCanadian Space Agency GovernmentMozhaisky Space Engineering Academy CivilMobile Satellite Ventures CommercialMobile Satellite Ventures CommercialUS Department of Energy/Office of Nonproliferation and National Security Government/MilitaryJapanese Ministry of Transport/Japan Meteorological Agency GovernmentJapan Meteorological Agency/Meteorological Satellite Center (MSC) GovernmentMorsviazsputnik GovernmentMorsviazsputnik GovernmentNahuelsat S.A. CommercialInstituto Nacional de Técnia Aeroespacial (INTA) GovernmentNATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) (controlled by UK Ministry of Defence) MilitaryNATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) (controlled by UK Ministry of Defence) MilitaryDoD/US Air Force Military/Commercial
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ContractorAerospatialeAlcatelAlcatelAlcatel/Alenia SpaceNational Space Development AgencyLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceSpace DeviesApplied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)LavochkinKrunichev State Research and Production Space CenterDynacon Inc./University of Toronto/University of British ColumbiaMozhaiskiy Space Engineering AcademySpar AerospaceHughes Communications Inc.Ball Aerospace/TRW/RaytheonSpace Systems/LoralMitsubishi Electric/Boeing/AlcatelAKO PolyotAKO PolyotAerospatialeInstituto Nacional de Técnia Aeroespacial (INTA)Matra MarconiMatra MarconiRockwell International
CommentsMeteorological spacecraft; intended primarily to support the National Meteorological Services (NMS) of Member States; currently serving as backupMeteorological spacecraft; intended primarily to support the National Meteorological Services (NMS) of Member StatesMeteorological spacecraft; intended primarily to support the National Meteorological Services (NMS) of Member States; planned system of 3 satellitesMeteorological spacecraft; intended primarily to support the National Meteorologicla Services (NMS) of Member States; planned system of 3 satellites.Research and development of microsatellite technology.Voice communication, data, imagery and video; survivable global military communication system. "World's most secure, nuclear survivable, space-based communication system."Voice communication, data, imagery and video; survivable global military communication system. "World's most secure, nuclear survivable, space-based communication system."Voice communication, data, imagery and video; survivable global military communication system. "World's most secure, nuclear survivable, space-based communication system."Voice communication, data, imagery and video; survivable global military communication system. "World's most secure, nuclear survivable, space-based communication system."Voice communication, data, imagery and video; survivable global military communication system. "World's most secure, nuclear survivable, space-based communication system."Study the atmospheric density in the height domain 200-700 km that affects low-flying satellites, causing them to burn up on reentry.Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Last in Molniya-M series;can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites. Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Military communications.Mapping, land resource studies, emergency management, monitoring of agriculture, environmental damage.Canada's space telescope, dubbed the "Humble Telescope"; minisatellite; monitor brightness variations in stars.Training satellite; carries an amateur radio payload.Wireless network for North AmericaWireless network for North AmericaPrimary objective is to demonstrate advanced multispectral and thermal imaging, image processing, and associated technologies that could be used in future systems for detecting and characterizing facilities producing weapons of mass destruction.Dual purpose satellite: air traffic control and navigation function as well as a meteorological function.Meteorological satellite; will also relay ground weather data to the Meteorological Satellite Center; in standby mode until 2010.Search and rescue; part of COSPAS/SARSAT fleet.Search and rescue; part of COSPAS/SARSAT fleet.Coverage of Latin America and U.S., 18 Ku band transponders.Will maintain contact with Spanish zone in Antarctica; extremely small magnetic and solar sensors.Encrypted; X-band, UHF, C-band; NATO and British Ministry of Defence; secure military and diplomatic voice and data communications.Encrypted; X-band, UHF, C-band; NATO and British Ministry of Defence; secure military and diplomatic voice and data communications.
Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.Last in Molniya-M series;can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites. Can carry satellite broadcast television as well as military and manned voice communcations; highly elliptical orbit developed for northern latitudes beyond reach of geostationary satellites.
Primary objective is to demonstrate advanced multispectral and thermal imaging, image processing, and associated technologies that could be used in future systems for detecting and characterizing facilities producing weapons of mass destruction.
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Operator/Owner UsersDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialDoD/US Air Force Military/CommercialQinghua University/Aerospace Qinghua Satellite Technologies Co. Ltd. GovernmentNewsat-USA, Inc. CommercialNational Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) GovernmentEgyptian Radio and TV Union GovernmentEgyptian Radio and TV Union GovernmentTelesat Canada Ltd. (BCE, Inc.) Commercial
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Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1991-047AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1992-009AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1992-039AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1992-058AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1992-089AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1996-056AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1992-079AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1996-019AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1993-068AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1993-054AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1994-016AUSA Vandenberg AFB Delta II 1993-032AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1997-067AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1993-042AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1996-041AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2000-071AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1997-035AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2000-040AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2003-010AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 1999-055AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2003-058AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2000-025AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2005-038AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2001-004AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2003-005AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2004-009AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2004-023AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta II 2004-045AChina (PR) Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March 2C 2004-012BUSA Cape Canaveral Delta 6925 1990-034AUnited Kingdom Plesetsk Cosmodrome Cosmos 3M 2003-042CFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44P 1998-024AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 2000-046BUSA/Canada Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-D 1999-027A
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Two more military and one civilian channels that earlier versions.
Precise position data (accurate to within 16 m) to military and civilian users worldwide; constellation of 28 operational satellites; 6 orbit planes; corporate vehicle fleet tracking, surveying, recreational use; nuclear detonation detection sensors.
China's first nano-satellite; high-tech demonstration experiments24 C-band transponders; Middle East, Africa, Russia, Asia.Nigeria's first satellite; disaster monitoring, urban planning and agriculture; part of Disaster Monitoring Constellation; five countries share all data.Large parts of the Arab world, the Middle East, north and central Africa and southern Europe.Large parts of the Arab world, the Middle East, north and central Africa and southern Europe.Television broadcast; 32 Ku-band.
Precise position data (accurate to within 16 m) to military and civilian users worldwide; constellation of 28 operational satellites; 6 orbit planes; corporate vehicle fleet tracking, surveying, recreational use; nuclear detonation detection sensors.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerNimiq 2 CanadaNOAA-12 (NOAA-D) USANOAA-14 (NOAA-J) USANOAA-15 (NOAA-K) USANOAA-16 (NOAA-L) USANOAA-17 (NOAA-M) USANOAA-18 (NOAA-N, COSPAS-SARSAT) USANSS 5 (Intelsat 803) The NetherlandsNSS-6 The NetherlandsNSS-7 The NetherlandsNSS-703 (Intelsat 703, Intelsat 7 F-3) The NetherlandsNSS-806 (Intelsat 806) The NetherlandsN-Star A JapanN-Star B JapanN-Star C JapanOceansat-1 (IRS P4) IndiaOdin SwedenOfeq 5 IsraelOko 85 (Cosmos-2388) RussiaOko 86 (Cosmos-2393) RussiaOptus and Defence C1 AustraliaOptus B1 (Aussat B1) AustraliaOptus B3 (Optus B2R) AustraliaORBCOMM FM-1 (Orbcomm F1) USAORBCOMM FM-10 (ORBCOMM A6) USAORBCOMM FM-11 (ORBCOMM A7) USAORBCOMM FM-12 (ORBCOMM A8) USAORBCOMM FM-13 (ORBCOMM B1) USAORBCOMM FM-14 (ORBCOMM B2) USAORBCOMM FM-15 (ORBCOMM B3) USAORBCOMM FM-16 (ORBCOMM B4) USAORBCOMM FM-17 (ORBCOMM B5) USAORBCOMM FM-18 (ORBCOMM B6) USAORBCOMM FM-19 (ORBCOMM B7) USA
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Operator/Owner UsersTelesat Canada Ltd. (BCE, Inc.) CommercialNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (part of international program) GovernmentNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (part of international program) GovernmentNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (part of international program) GovernmentNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (part of international program) GovernmentNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (part of international program) GovernmentNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (part of international program) GovernmentNew Skies Satellites N.V./Intelsat (shared capacity) CommercialNew Skies Satellites N.V. CommercialNew Skies Satellites N.V. CommercialNew Skies Satellites N.V./Intelsat (shared capacity) CommercialNew Skies Satellites N.V./Intelsat (shared capacity) CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialJapan Satellite Systems, Inc. CommercialNTT DoCoMo, Inc. CommercialIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO) GovernmentSwedish National Space Board GovernmentMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryOptus Communications (Parent: Singapore Telecom)/Australian Ministry of Defence Military/CommercialOptus Communications (Parent: Singapore Telecom) CommercialOptus Communications (Parent: Singapore Telecom) CommercialORBCOMM Inc. (subsidiary of Orbital Sciences Corp.) CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. Commercial
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ContractorLockheed MartinGeneral Electric Astro SpaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceLockheed Martin Missiles & SpaceLockheed Martin Space SystemsLockheed Martin Space SystemsLockheed Martin Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsSpace Systems LoralLockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralLockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems/Orbital SciencesIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)Swedish Space Corporation/Canadian Space Agency/National Technology Agency of Finland/Centre National d'Etudes SpatialesIsrael Aircraft Industries (IAI), Missiles and Space GroupLavochkinLavochkinSpace Systems LoralHughes Space and CommunicationsHughes Space and CommunicationsOrbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.Orbital Sciences Corp.
CommentsTelevision broadcast; 32 Ku-band, 2 Ka-band.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.38 C-band, 6 Ku-band; Pacific Ocean region; shared capacity with Intelset.Asia, Australia, Africa, Middle East; 50 Ku-band.36 C-band, 36 Ku-band; broadcasting, business services; Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas.Africa, Japan, India, China, Australia; 26 C-band, 10 Ku-band; shared capacity with Intelset.Latin America; Iberian peninsula, Canary Islands, Western Europe, much of Eastern Europe; 28 C-band, 3 Ku-band; shared capacity with Intelset.Voice and TV broadcast to Japan and neighboring region.Voice and TV broadcast to Japan and neighboring region.Multimedia services.Oceanography and charting of India's ocean resources.Two scientific disciplines on a single spacecraft in studies of star formation/early solar system (astronomy) and of the mechanisms behind the depletion of the ozone layer in the earth atmosphere and the effects of global warming (aeronomy).High resolution observation missions.Normally part of a larger constellation.Normally part of a larger constellation.50% owned by Defence Ministry; largest hybrid communications and military satellite launched to date; 24 Ku-band, coverage for Australia, New Zealand and East Asia; commercial services in Ku-band (24), military (8) in X-, UHF- and Ka-bands.Introduced first domestic mobile satellite communications network to Australia; high performance data links, videoconferencing, dedicated services, direct broadcast for pay television.Ku-band only; serves Australia and New Zealand; telephone, TV, mobile communications, air traffic control.Global messaging services; nominal 26-satellite constellation; system designed to handle up to 5 million messages; single control center in Dulles, VA
Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.Polar-orbiting satellite; long-range weather forecasting; atmospheric and weather monitoring instruments; data stored on-board and transmitted over Fairbanks, AK and Wallops Island, VA.
Two scientific disciplines on a single spacecraft in studies of star formation/early solar system (astronomy) and of the mechanisms behind the depletion of the ozone layer in the earth atmosphere and the effects of global warming (aeronomy).
50% owned by Defence Ministry; largest hybrid communications and military satellite launched to date; 24 Ku-band, coverage for Australia, New Zealand and East Asia; commercial services in Ku-band (24), military (8) in X-, UHF- and Ka-bands.
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Operator/Owner UsersORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialORBCOMM Inc. CommercialOrbimage CommercialOrbimage CommercialNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryDanish Meteorological Institute (DMI) GovernmentMinistry of Information Technology and Telecommunications Government/CommercialSatelit Palapa Indonesia (SATELINDO) CommercialCentre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) GovernmentMinistry of Defense Military
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Imagery of Earth's land and ocean surfaces every day; high resolution of 1 m.Minisatellite; high resolution black and white images at 1 m and color at 4 m.$1 billion satellite; resolution of 5-6 inches.ELINT.ELINT.Electronic intelligence (ELINT). Magnetometer and a star camera for measurements of the geomagnetic field.30 C-band, 6 Ku-band; voice and TV communications to the Pakistan and Middle East; satellite not operational at full capacity.30 C-band, 6 Ku-band; voice and vision communications to a large area bounded by Iran, Vlodivostok, Australia, and New Zealand.Improve our knowledge of the radiative and microphysical properties of clouds and aerosols; A-Train formation.Normally part of a six-satellite constellation.
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Operator/Owner UsersMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialPanAmSat CommercialUS Naval Academy GovernmentNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GovernmentConsortium of Portuguese Academic and Industrial Interests Military/CommercialMinistry of Defense MilitaryEuropean Space Agency (ESA) GovernmentMinistry of Defense MilitaryQuakefinder LLC CivilDigital Globe CommercialJet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA)/California Institute of Technology Government/CivilRadarsat International CommercialRS3A Control Station CivilMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryCablevision Systems Corporation (CSC) CommercialInstitute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)/Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) GovernmentNational Space Program Office (NSPO) Government/MilitaryMinistry of Defense Military
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ContractorNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMNPO-PMBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralHughesUS Naval AcademyLockheed Martin AstrospaceSurrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (Univ. of Surrey) Applied Mechanics (NPO)Astrium (and 15+ subcontractors)LavochkinSpace Systems Development Laboratory, Stanford UniversityBall AerospaceBall AerospaceSpar AerospaceNilakt Posto and radio amateursApplied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)Applied Mechanics (NPO)Lockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsInstitute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)Astrium/NSPONPO-PM
CommentsNormally part of a six-satellite constellation.Normally part of a six-satellite constellation.Normally part of a six-satellite constellation.Normally part of a six-satellite constellation.Normally part of a six-satellite constellation.Normally part of a six-satellite constellation.Direct-to-home video channels; 24 C-band, 24 Ku-band; Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe.36 C-band, 36 Ku-band; direct-to-home (DTH) digital video and Internet services; Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Africa.12 Ku-band; Asia-Pacific.Television and communications services; 12 C-band, 12 Ku-band; Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Africa.16 Ku-band; Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe.voice and video communcations; 32 Ku-band; South America.Voice and video communications; 14 C-band, 30 Ku-band; Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe.Television broadcast; 24 Ku-band; Asia-Pacific.160 voice, video, data, and Internet channels; 24 C-band, 24 Ku-band; Americas, Caribbean, Europe.Built by midshipmen to learn technology and operation; will be part of Amateur Radio Reporting System (APRS)Operates with "Wind"; responsibility for multi-wavelength imaging of aurora, measuring entry of plasma into polar magentosphere and geomagnetic tail, flow of plasma to and from ionosphere, and deposition of particle energy in ionosphere and upper atmosphere.Portugal's first satellite; store and forward, DSP, GPS and Earth observation payloads; was used by Portuguese Ministry of Defense to communicate in different parts of world - Angola, bosnia and Herzegovina.Military data relay satellite; normal four-satellite complement (called Sokol under commercial use).First a technology demonstration, then extended for one year for remote sensing; looks like a washing machine.Normally part of a larger constellation.Nanosatellite; research on early warning for earthquakes.High quality earth imagery and geo-spatial information products; highest resolution commercial satellite in orbit.Detailed snapshots of the winds swirling above the world's oceans.Use of radar sensors to provide remote sensing through all weather and darkness.Amateur radio, designed by group of radio amateurs from the town of Kaluga.Military communication.Military communication.Military communication.Military communication.Direct-to-home television services; cable's attempt to compete with dish networks.Aurora observations and in-orbit verification of new technologies."It's mission is to observe and monitor the terrestrial and marine environment and natural resources throughout Taiwan, its remote islands and surrounding ocean for civil applications." Believed to be replacement system for Strela-3 store and dump communications.
Operates with "Wind"; responsibility for multi-wavelength imaging of aurora, measuring entry of plasma into polar magentosphere and geomagnetic tail, flow of plasma to and from ionosphere, and deposition of particle energy in ionosphere and upper atmosphere.Portugal's first satellite; store and forward, DSP, GPS and Earth observation payloads; was used by Portuguese Ministry of Defense to communicate in different parts of world - Angola, bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerRumba (part of Cluster quartet, Cluster 2 FM5) ESASAC-C (Satellite for Scientific Applications) MultinationalSalsa (part of Cluster quartet, Cluster 2 FM6) ESASamba (part of Cluster quartet, Cluster 2 FM7) ESASapphire (Stanford Audiophonic, Photographic Infrared Experiment, NO-45, Satellite Quick Research Testbed (SQUIRT) USASatcom-C3 USASatcom-C4 (GE Satcom C-4) USASatmex 5 MexicoSaudicomsat-1 Saudi ArabiaSaudicomsat-2 Saudi ArabiaSaudisat 1C (Oscar 50, SO 50) Saudi ArabiaSaudisat-2 Saudi ArabiaSBS-6 (Satellite Business System 6) USASB-WASS 2-1 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System (NOSS 2-1, SSU 2, USA 61) USASB-WASS 2-1 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 2-1, SSU 1, USA 60) USASB-WASS 2-1 (Space Based Wide Area Surveilliance System) (NOSS 2-1, SSU 3, USA 62) USASB-WASS 2-2 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 2-2, SSU 1, USA 74) USASB-WASS 2-2 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 2-2, SSU 2, USA 76) USASB-WASS 2-2 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 2-2, SSU 3, USA 77) USASB-WASS 2-3 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 2-3, SSU 3, USA 121) USASB-WASS 2-3 (Space Based Wide Area Surveilliance System) (NOSS 2-3, SSU 1, USA 119) USASB-WASS 2-3 (Space Based Wide Area Surveilliance System) (NOSS 2-3, SSU 2, USA 120) USASB-WASS 3-1 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 3-1, NOSS C1-1, USA 160) USASB-WASS 3-1 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 3-1,USA 160, NOSS C1-2) USASB-WASS 3-2 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 3-2, USA 173, NOSS C2-1) USASB-WASS 3-2 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 3-2, USA 173, NOSS C2-2) USASB-WASS 3-3 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 3-3, USA 181) USASB-WASS 3-3 (Space Based Wide Area Surveillance System) (NOSS 3-3, USA 181) USASCD-2 (Satélite de Coleta de Dados) BrazilScisat-1 (Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment) CanadaSDS II-3 (Satellite Data System) (USA 125) USASDS III-1 (Satellite Data System) (Capricorn, USA 137) USASDS III-2 (Satellite Data System) (Aquila-1, USA 162) USASDS III-3 (Satellite Data System) (NROL-1, USA 179) USA
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Operator/Owner UsersEuropean Space Agency (and 250 international scientific investigators) GovernmentNational Commission of Space Activities (CONAE) (with NASA, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France, Brazil) CivilEuropean Space Agency (and 250 international scientific investigators) GovernmentEuropean Space Agency (and 250 international scientific investigators) GovernmentU.S. Naval Academy/Stanford University/Washington University Military/CivilSES Americom (SES Global) CommercialSES Americom (SES Global) CommercialSatellites Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. (SatMex; Loral Global Alliance) CommercialRiyadh Space Research Institute GovernmentRiyadh Space Research Institute GovernmentSpace Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology GovernmentRiyadh Space Research Institute GovernmentPanAmSat CommercialNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office/US Navy MilitaryInstituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) GovernmentCanadian Space Agency GovernmentNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/US Air Force MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/US Air Force MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/US Air Force MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/US Air Force Military
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ContractorDornier Systems (Astrium) and 35 subcontractorsINVAPDornier Systems (Astrium) and 35 subcontractorsDornier Systems (Astrium) and 35 subcontractorsStanford University/Washington University/U.S. Naval AcademyGE Astro SpaceGE Astro SpaceHughes Space and Communications CompanyRiyadh Space Research InstituteRiyadh Space Research InstituteSpace Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and TechnologyRiyadh Space Research InstituteBoeing Satellite SystemsMartin Marietta AstrospaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceMartin Marietta AstrospaceLockheed MartinLockheed MartinLockheed MartinLockheed MartinLockheed MartinLockheed MartinInstituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE)Bristol Aerospace Ltd.HughesHughesHughesHughes
CommentsCollection of four spacecraft flying in formation around the earth, relaying detailed information about solar wind's affect on our planet in three dimensions.Remotely-sense vegetation, wetlands, and ecosystem in four wavelength bandsCollection of four spacecraft flying in formation around the earth, relaying detailed information about solar wind's affect on our planet in three dimensions.Collection of four spacecraft flying in formation around the earth, relaying detailed information about solar wind's affect on our planet in three dimensions.DoD funded; carries voice synthesizer to convert text messages into human voice; train Naval Academy midshipmen in satellite operations.Will be relocated to 79 degrees W; 24 C-band transponders.Will be relocated to 85 degrees W; fully protected distribution of cable television programming both regionally and nationally; 24 C-band; 50 states, Caribbean24 C-band, 24 Ku-band; Internet, voice and data, analogical and digital television and multimedia; Mexico sent more than 10 engineers to work on the satellite at Hughes.Communications services; part of planned 24-satellite constellation.Communications services; part of planned 24-satellite constellation.Microsatellite; carries several experiments, available to amateurs as power permits.
19 Ku-band; CONUS.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.ELINT system; wide area ocean surveillance, primarily for the Navy.Collects meteorological and environmental data on the Amazon regionACE experiments in space.Real-time data relay from reconnaissance satellites; within fleet of EIS (Earth Imaging System) satellites; carry the HERITAGE infrared missile launch detention sector.Real-time data relay from reconnaissance satellites; within fleet of EIS (Earth Imaging System) satellites; secondary missile warning capability with the COBRA BRASS infrared sensor.Real-time data relay from reconnaissance satellites; within fleet of EIS (Earth Imaging System) satellites; secondary missile warning capability with the COBRA BRASS infrared sensor.Real-time data relay from reconnaissance satellites.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerSERVIS-1 (Space Environment Reliability Verification Integrated System) JapanSESAT (Siberia-Europe Satellite) MultinationalShenzhou 6 (Divine Ship) China (PR)Shijian 5 (Dong Fang Hong 47, Experiment 5, SJ-5) China (PR)Shijian 6A (SJ-6A) China (PR)Shijian 6B (SJ-6B) China (PR)Shijian 7 (SJ7) China (PR)Shiyan 1 (SY 1, Tansuo 1, Experimental Satellite 1) China (PR)Shiyan 2 (SY 2, Tansuo 2, Experimental Satellite 2) China (PR)Sicral 1 ItalySina-1 (Sinah 1, ZS1) IranSinosat-1 (Intelsat APR-1) China (PR)Sirius 1 (SD Radio 1) USASirius 2 (GE-1E) SwedenSirius 2 (SD Radio 2) USASirius 3 SwedenSirius 3 (SD Radio 3) USASkynet 4C United KingdomSkynet 4D United KingdomSkynet 4E United KingdomSkynet 4F United KingdomSLDCOM-1 (Satellite Launch Dispenser Communications System) (USA 59) USASLDCOM-2 (Satellite Launch Dispenser Communications System) (USA 72) USASLDCOM-3 (Satellite Launch Dispenser Communications System) (USA 119) USASolidaridad 2 (Satmex 4) MexicoSORCE (SOlar Radiation and Climate Experiment) USASpacenet 4 (SN4, ASC 2) USA/JapanSpaceway F1 USASpaceway F2 USASpainsat SpainSpot 2 France/Belgium/SwedenSpot 4 France/Belgium/SwedenSpot 5 France/Belgium/SwedenST-1 (Sing-Tel 1) Sinapore/Taiwan
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Operator/Owner UsersInstitute for Unmanned Space Experiment Free Flyer (USEF) CommercialEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) CommercialChinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST) GovernmentChinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST) GovernmentChinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST) GovernmentChinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST) GovernmentChinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST) GovernmentSatellite Remote-Sensing Ground Station of CAS GovernmentSatellite Remote-Sensing Ground Station of CAS GovernmentItalian Defense Ministry MilitaryIranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST) GovernmentSino Satellite Communications Co. Ltd. (Sinosat) CommercialSirius Satellite Radio CommercialNordiska Satellitaktiebolaget (SES Global) CommercialSirius Satellite Radio CommercialNordiska Satellitaktiebolaget (SES Global) CommercialSirius Satellite Radio CommercialMinistry of Defence MilitaryMinistry of Defence MilitaryMinistry of Defence MilitaryMinistry of Defence MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO) MilitarySatellites Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. (SatMex; Loral Global Alliance) CommercialNASA Earth Science Office/Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, Univ. of Colorado Government/CivilWorldsat (SES Americom; SES Global)/Space Communications Corp. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialDirecTV, Inc. CommercialHisdesat/Ministry of Defense MilitarySpot Image CommercialSpot Image CommercialSpot Image CommercialSingapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel)/Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. Commercial
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ContractorInstitute for Unmanned Space Experiment Free Flyer (USEF)NPO PM (Applied Mechanics)China Research Institute of Space Technology (CRIST)China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)Shanghai Academy of Space Flight Technology/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.Shanghai Academy of Space Flight Technology/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.Shanghai Academy of Space Flight Technology/Dongfanghong Satellite Co.Chinese Research Institute of Space Technology/Changchun Photomechanical Institute (CAS)Dongfanghong Satellite CompanyAlenia SpazioPolyotSpace Systems LoralSpace Systems/LoralAerospatialeSpace Systems/LoralHughes Space & CommunicationsSpace Systems/LoralAstriumAstriumAstriumAstriumNational Reconnaissance LaboratoryNational Reconnaissance LaboratoryNational Reconnaissance LaboratoryHughes Space and Communications CompanyOrbital Sciences Corp.American Satellite CompanyBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsSpace Systems LoralMatra Marconi Matra MarconiAstriumMatra Marconi Space
Country of Contractor Launch Site Launch Vehicle COSPAR NumberJapan Plesetsk Cosmodrome Rokot 2003-050ARussia Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton-K 2000-019AChina (PR) Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center Long March 2F 2005-040AChina (PR) Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 4B 1999-025BChina (PR) Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 4B 2004-035AChina (PR) Taiyuan Launch Center Long March 4B 2004-035BChina (PR) Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center Long March 2D 2005-024AChina (PR) Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March 2C 2004-012AChina (PR) Xichang Satellite Launch Center Long March 2C 2004-046AItaly Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2001-005ARussia Plesetsk Cosmodrome Cosmos 3M 2005-043DUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1998-044AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton K 2000-035AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1997-071AUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton K 2000-051AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 1998-056BUSA Baikonur Cosmodrome Proton K 2000-077AFrance/UK/Germany Guiana Space Center Ariane 44LP 1990-079AFrance/UK/Germany Cape Canaveral Delta 2 1998-002AFrance/UK/Germany Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1999-009BFrance/UK/Germany Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 2001-005BUSA Vandenberg AFB Titan IV 1990-050AUSA Vandenberg AFB Titan IV 1991-076AUSA Vandenberg AFB Titan IV 1996-029AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 44L 1994-065AUSA Cape Canaveral Pegasus XL 2003-004AUSA Cape Canaveral Delta 2 1991-028AUSA Sea Launch (Odyssey) Zenit 3SL 2005-015AUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 ECA 2005-046BUSA Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2006-007BFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 1990-005AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 1998-017AFrance/UK/Germany Guiana Space Center Ariane 5 2002-021AFrance Guiana Space Center Ariane 4 1998-049A
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CommentsUtilization of commercial off-the-shelf components in space conditionsHigh-speed Internet access, high-volume data transmission, video broadcasting, messaging and positioning services; 18 Ku-band transponders.Reentry vehicle returned taikonauts to earth, while orbiter continues with scientific research and as possible docking vehicle for another flight.Scientific research and technological experiment satellitesMonitor space radiation.Monitor space radiation.Monitor space environment; conduct several experiments.Stereo mapping; photographic surveys of China's land resources, monitor environment, mapping.Test technology developments, survey and monitor the geographical environment.Italy's first military satellite; communications to fixed and mobile terminals. Extremely High Frequency (EHF), SHF, UHF broadcast frequencies."Telecommunications and research." "Take pictures of Iran and to monitor natural disasters in the earthquake-prone nation."11 C-band, broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks; Asia Pacific region.Relay music, news, entertainment directly to motorists in the USA; a fourth satellite is stored on the ground for rapid replacement, if necessary.Service for pan-regional broadcasters, regional feeds of global TV channels, business, pay-per-view cable, horse racing coverage; Scandinavian (fixed), Wset, South & Central Europe (steerable).Relay music, news, entertainment directly to motorists in the USA.15 Ku-band; Nordic region, northern Europe.Relay music, news, entertainment directly to motorists in the USA.Spare; used primarily by UK's armed forces, government departments, agencies and other organizations that require secure communications.Spare; partial damage at launch; used primarily by UK's armed forces, government departments, agencies and other organizations that require secure communications.Used primarily by UK's armed forces, government departments, agencies and other organizations that require secure communications.Used primarily by UK's armed forces, government departments, agencies and other organizations that require secure communications.Provides tactical intelligence focused support to broad community of users consisting of uniformed military services and government agencies for both exercises and operations.Provides tactical intelligence focused support to broad community of users consisting of uniformed military services and government agencies for both exercises and operations.Provides tactical intelligence focused support to broad community of users consisting of uniformed military services and government agencies for both exercises and operations.18 C-band, 16 Ku-band; coverage of national territory with television, radio and telephony signals; launched by Mexican Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes, later privatized and taken over by Satlelites Mexicanos S.A. de C.V.Monitor Sun; improve accuracy of measurement of solar energy.Communications in Pacific region.17 Ku-band transponders; high definition.17 Ku-band transponders; high definition.Secure communications satellite for Spanish Ministry of Defense; both X and Ku-band.Nearing retirement; earth imaging for cartography, defence, agriculture, identifying cadastral parcels, urban planning, telecommunications, the environment, disaster management and mitigation and renewable resources.Earth imaging for cartography, defence, agriculture, identifying cadastral parcels, urban planning, telecommunications, the environment, disaster management and mitigation and renewable resources.Earth imaging for cartography, defence, agriculture, identifying cadastral parcels, urban planning, telecommunications, the environment, disaster management and mitigation and renewable resources.16 C-band and 14 Ku-Band; Southeast Asia, Middle, Japan
Service for pan-regional broadcasters, regional feeds of global TV channels, business, pay-per-view cable, horse racing coverage; Scandinavian (fixed), Wset, South & Central Europe (steerable).
18 C-band, 16 Ku-band; coverage of national territory with television, radio and telephony signals; launched by Mexican Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes, later privatized and taken over by Satlelites Mexicanos S.A. de C.V.
Nearing retirement; earth imaging for cartography, defence, agriculture, identifying cadastral parcels, urban planning, telecommunications, the environment, disaster management and mitigation and renewable resources.Earth imaging for cartography, defence, agriculture, identifying cadastral parcels, urban planning, telecommunications, the environment, disaster management and mitigation and renewable resources.Earth imaging for cartography, defence, agriculture, identifying cadastral parcels, urban planning, telecommunications, the environment, disaster management and mitigation and renewable resources.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerStreak (STP-R1, USA 185) USAStrela 3 (Cosmos-2352) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2353) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2354) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2355) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2356) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2357) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2384) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2385) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2386) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2390) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2391) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2400) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2401) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2408) RussiaStrela 3 (Cosmos-2409) RussiaSTSAT-1 (KAISTSat 4, Space and Technology Satellite 1) USA/South KoreaSuperbird A2 (Superbird-6) JapanSuperbird-A (Superbird A1) JapanSuperbird-B2 (Superbird 4) JapanSuperbird-C JapanSuzaku (Astro E2) Japan/USASWAS (Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite) USA/GermanySwift USA/United Kingdom/ItalySyracuse 3A (Systeme de Radio Communications Utilisant un Satellite) FranceTango (part of Cluster quartet, Cluster 2 FM8) ESATDRS-1 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-A) USATDRS-10 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-J) USATDRS-3 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-C) USATDRS-4 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-D) USATDRS-5 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-E) USATDRS-6 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-F) USATDRS-7 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-G) USATDRS-8 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-H) USA
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Operator/Owner UsersDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryUniversity of California, Berkeley/Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Government/CivilSpace Communication Corporation CommercialSpace Communication Corporation CommercialSpace Communication Corporation CommercialSpace Communication Corporation CommercialJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/NASA GovernmentSmithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory/NASA/University of Cologne GovernmentGoddard Space Flight Center/Penn State University Government/CivilDefense Ministry MilitaryEuropean Space Agency (and 250 international scientific investigators) GovernmentSatellite Command and Control Facility, Univ. of Miami Civil/GovernmentNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GovernmentNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GovernmentNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GovernmentSES Americom (SES Global) Government/CommercialNASA/SES Americom (SES Global) Government/CommercialNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GovernmentNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Government
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ContractorGeneral DynamicsNPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)NPO/PM - Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)University of California, Berkeley/Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyBoeing Satellite SystemsSpace Systems LoralBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsInstitute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)Goddard Space Flight CenterSpectrum Astro (General Dynamics)Alcatel Alenia SpaceDornier Systems (Astrium) and 35 subcontractorsTRW Defense and Space Systems GroupBoeing Satellite SystemsTRW Defense and Space Systems GroupTRW Defense and Space Systems GroupTRW Defense and Space Systems GroupTRW Defense and Space Systems GroupTRW Defense and Space Systems GroupBoeing Satellite Systems
Comments"Demonstrate rapid response, short mission life, low-earth-orbit space technologies and gather information about the low-earth-orbit environment."Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Satellites have a single simultaneous earth-space and space-earth channel.Store-dump communications for Russian government and military.Store-dump communications for Russian government and military.Store-dump communications for Russian government and military.Store-dump communications for Russian government and military.Store-dump communications for Russian government and military.Store-dump communications for Russian government and military.Primary payload called Spectroscopy of Plasma Evolution from Astrophysical Radiation (SPEAR); will capture first far ultraviolet pictures of hot and glowing gas in Milky Way galaxy.
14 Ku-band, 30 Ka-band; Japan.23 Ku-band, 6 Ka-band; Japan, Okinawa; business communications.14 Ku-band; Asia-Pacific region; voice and video communications.Orbiting observatory for study of high-energy processes; X-ray spectrometer (XRS) instrument failed one month into mission.Gain greater understanding of star formation by determining composition of inter-stellar clouds; establish means by which clouds cool as they form stars and planets.Multi-wavelength observatory for study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science; mission life 2 yrs.Military communications; designed to integrate with UK's Skynet and Italy's Sicral.Collection of four spacecraft flying in formation around the earth, relaying detailed information about solar wind's affect on our planet in three dimensions.Very limited use.Tracking and communications with space shuttle, other missions.Backup; still partially operational.Tracking and communications with space shuttle, other missions.Tracking and communications with space shuttle, other missions; leased access to C-band by Americom.Tracking and communications with space shuttle, other missions; leased access to C-band by Americom.Tracking and communications with space shuttle, other missions.Tracking and communications with space shuttle, other missions.
Television and internet to the Asia-Pacific region; 23 Ku-band, 4 Ka-band transponders
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerTDRS-9 (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-I) USATechsat 1B (Gurwin 1B, Oscar 32, GO 32) IsraelTelecom 2A MultinationalTelecom 2C FranceTelecom 2D MultinationalTelkom 1 IndonesiaTelkom 2 IndonesiaTelstar 11 (Orion 1) MultinationalTelstar 12 (Orion 2) MultinationalTelstar 18 (Apstar 5) MultinationalTES (Technology Experiment Satellite) IndiaThaicom-1A (Thaicom 1) ThailandThaicom-2 ThailandThaicom-3 ThailandThaicom-4 (Ipstar 1) ThailandThor-2 NorwayThor-3 NorwayThuraya 1 United Arab EmiratesThuraya 2 United Arab EmiratesTIMED (Thermosphere • Ionosphere • Mesosphere • Energetics and Dynamics) USATiungsat-1 (Malaysian Oscar 46, MO-46) MalaysiaTOMS-EP (Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer) USATopsat United KingdomTRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer) USATRMM (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission) Japan/USATrumpet 1 (USA 103) USATrumpet 2 (USA 112) USATrumpet 3 (USA 136) USATselina-2 (11F644, Cosmos-2406) RussiaTselina-2 (Cosmos 2369) RussiaTubsat-A GermanyTurksat 1C TurkeyUFO-10 (USA 146, UHF F/O F10) "UHF Follow-On" USAUFO-11 (USA 174) "UHF Follow-On" USA
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Operator/Owner UsersNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GovernmentTechnion Institute of Techology CivilEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consotium (EUTELSAT) - leased from France Telecom Military/CommercialFrance Telecom Military/CommercialEuropean Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (EUTELSAT) - leased from France Telecom CommercialPT Telkomunikasi CommercialPT Telkomunikasi CommercialLoral Skynet Satellite Services (Loral Global Alliance) CommercialEutelsat -- leased from Loral Skynet Satellite Services (Loral Global Alliance) CommercialLoral Skynet Satellite Services (Loral Global Alliance) CommercialIndian Space Research Organization Government/MilitaryShin Satellite Public Company Ltd. (Shin Sat) CommercialShin Satellite Public Company Ltd. (Shin Sat) CommercialShin Satellite Public Company Ltd. (Shin Sat) CommercialShin Satellite Public Company Ltd. (Shin Sat) CommercialTelenor Satellite Services CommercialTelenor Satellite Services CommercialThuraya Satellite Communications CommercialThuraya Satellite Communications CommercialNASA/Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Government/CivilAstronautic Technology Sdn Bhd GovernmentNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GovernmentMinistry of Defence/British National Space Centre GovernmentGoddard Space Flight Center (NASA) GovernmentNational Space Development Agency(NASA)/Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) GovernmentNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/USAF MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/USAF MilitaryNational Reconnaissance Office (NRO)/USAF MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryMinistry of Defense MilitaryTechnical University of Berlin CivilTurk Telecom CommercialUS Navy MilitaryUS Navy Military
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ContractorBoeing Satellite SystemsTechnion Institute of TechnologyMatra Marconi Space (Astrium)Matra Marconi Space (Astrium)AstriumLockheed Martin Missiles and SpaceOrbital Sciences Corp.Matra Marconi (Astrium)Space Systems LoralSpace Systems LoralISRO Satellite CenterBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsAerospatialeSpace Systems LoralBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsHughes Space and Communications GroupHughes Space and Communications GroupApplied Physics Laboratory, Johns HopkinsAstronautic Technology Sdn Bhd/Surrey Satellite Technology, Ltd.TRW Space and ElectronicsQinetiQ/Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.Lockheed MartinNASA/Goddard Space Flight CenterBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsNPO YuzhmashMinistry of Machine-Building (OKB-586)Technical University of Berlin/Institut fuer Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik AerospatialeBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite Systems
CommentsTracking and communications with space shuttle, other missions.In February 2004 all scientific investigations were completed and the satellite was turned over to amateur radio completely with 90% of power intact.Commercial telecommunications but also carries the Syracuse II military payload for communications in X-band; will be replaced by Syracuse III dedicated military communications satellite system.Commercial telecommunications but also carries the Syracuse II military payload for communications in X-band; will be replaced by Syracuse III dedicated military communications satellite system.Television and multimedia services to French-speaking regions of Europe; possible partial French military use of X-band.TV broadcasting in Indonesia.24 C-band transponders; internet, data, voice and video services to Indonesia.34 Ku-band; Europe, United States to Rockies, parts of Canada and Mexico; broadcast, business, high-speed Internet.Voice and video communications to the Americas, Europe, and Africa54 active transponders; one of the most powerful communications satellites built to date; coverage across East Asia and the Pacific OceanTakes high resolution photos of anything over 3 feet; called prototype for India's "spy satellite."12 C-band, 3 Ku-band; Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan, east coast of China.12 C-band, 3 Ku-band; Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan, east coast of China.25 C-band, 14 Ku-band; Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.84 Ku-band and 18-Ka band transponders, voice, video and broadband to 14 countries.15 Ku-band; Nordic region, northern Europe.14 Ku-band; Nordic region, central and eastern Europe.Capacity for 13,750 simultaneous calls; voice, fax, data transmissions from/to mobile telephones; Middle East, North and Central Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.Capacity for 13,750 simultaneous calls; voice, fax, data transmissions from/to mobile telephones; Middle East, North and Central Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.Study influences of the sun and humans on the least explored and understood region of Earth's atmosphere – the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere/Ionosphere (MLTI).Malaysia's first micro-satellite and in addition to commercial land and weather imaging payloads will offer FM and FSK amateur radio communication.Daily mapping of the global distribution of the Earth's atmospheric zone; operations will probably be discontinued in 2005 and taken over by EOS-CHEM Aura.Low-cost, high resolution images.Coordinates with SOHO; image the solar corona and transition region at high angular and temporal resolution.Joint mission to measure rainfall in tropical areas; to operate through spring of 2005.Signals intelligence; surveillance of cellular phones.Signals intelligence; surveillance of cellular phones.Signals intelligence; surveillance of cellular phones.ELINT; it was reported earlier that Tselina was to be replaced by new system.Electronic intelligence (ELINT) gathering; short lifeAnimal migration studies; technology research on attitude control.16 Ku-band transponders; radio and TV communications to Turkey and neighboring countries.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.
Commercial telecommunications but also carries the Syracuse II military payload for communications in X-band; will be replaced by Syracuse III dedicated military communications satellite system.Commercial telecommunications but also carries the Syracuse II military payload for communications in X-band; will be replaced by Syracuse III dedicated military communications satellite system.
Capacity for 13,750 simultaneous calls; voice, fax, data transmissions from/to mobile telephones; Middle East, North and Central Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.Capacity for 13,750 simultaneous calls; voice, fax, data transmissions from/to mobile telephones; Middle East, North and Central Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.Study influences of the sun and humans on the least explored and understood region of Earth's atmosphere – the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere/Ionosphere (MLTI).
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.
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Name of Satellite, Alternate Names Country of Operator/OwnerUFO-3 (USA 104) "UHF Follow-On" USAUFO-4 (USA 108, UFO F4 EHF) "UHF Follow-On" USAUFO-5 (USA 111, UFO F5 EHF) "UHF Follow-On" USAUFO-6 (USA 114, UFO F6 EHF) "UHF Follow-On" USAUFO-7 (USA 127, F7 EHF) "UHF Follow-On" USAUFO-8 (USA 138, UHF F/O F8) "UHF Follow-On" USAUFO-9 (USA 140, UHF F/O F9) "UHF Follow-On" USAUK-DMC (BNSCSat-1, British National Science Center Satellite) United KingdomUnisat-3 (University Satellite 3) ItalyUoSAT-2 (Oscar 11, UoSAT-Oscar 11) United KingdomUoSAT-5 (Oscar 22, UoSAT-Oscar 22) United KingdomWavSat-1 (ITAMSat, Healthsat II) USAWavSat-2 (UoSat-12) USAWind (International Solar-Terrestrial Program) MultinationalWMAP (Wilkinson Microsave Anisotropy Probe) (MIDEX 2) USAWorldsat-1 (AAP-1, GE-1A) USAXM 3 USAXM Rock (XM 2) USAXM Roll (XM 1) USAXMM Newton (High Throughput X-ray Spectroscopy Mission) ESAX-Ray Timing Explorer (Rossi X-Ray Timing Explorer, RXTE) USAXSS-11 (eXperimental Satellite System 11, USA-183) USAXTAR-EUR SpainYamal-101 (Yamal 100 No. 1) RussiaYamal-201 RussiaYamal-202 RussiaZhangguo Ziyuan 2B (ZY-2B) China (PR)Zhangguo Ziyuan 2C (ZY-2C) China (PR)Zhongxing 20 (FH-2) China (PR)Zhongxing 22 (DFH-48, Chinasat 22, Feng Huo 1) China (PR)
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Operator/Owner UsersUS Navy MilitaryUS Navy MilitaryUS Navy MilitaryUS Navy MilitaryUS Navy MilitaryUS Navy MilitaryUS Navy MilitarySurrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) GovernmentLa Sapienza University of Rome CivilSurrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) CivilSurrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) CivilWavix, Inc. Civil/CommercialWavix, Inc. Civil/CommercialNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GovernmentGoddard Space Flight Center GovernmentWorldsat (SES Americom; SES Global) CommercialXM Satellite Radio USA CommercialXM Satellite Radio USA CommercialXM Satellite Radio USA CommercialEuropean Space Operations Centre (ESOC) GovernmentGoddard Space Flight Center (NASA) GovernmentU.S. Air Force MilitaryMinistry of Defense/XTAR Military/GovernmentGazcom (subsidiary of Gazprom) CommercialGazcom (subsidiary of Gazprom) CommercialGazcom (subsidiary of Gazprom) CommercialChinese Academy of Space Technology MilitaryChinese Academy of Space Technology MilitaryPeople's Liberation Army (C41) MilitaryPeople's Liberation Army (C41) Military
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Purpose Type of Orbit Perigee (km) Apogee (km) Eccentricity Inclination (degrees)Communications GEO, 14.40° W 35,774 35,798 2.85E-04 2.77Communications GEO, 177.12° W 35,763 35,774 1.31E-04 3.34Communications GEO, 72.22° E 35,765 35,807 4.98E-04 3.41Communications GEO, 105.93° W 35,774 35,798 2.85E-04 3.51Communications GEO, 99.21° W 35,769 35,804 4.15E-04 3.7Communications GEO, 172.28° E 35,772 35,794 2.61E-04 5.24Communications GEO, 22.46° W 35,767 35,803 4.27E-04 5.62Earth Observation LEO, Sun-sync. 676 694 1.28E-03 98.2Scientific Research LEO, Sun-sync. 700 779 5.56E-03 98.2Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 677 695 1.28E-03 98.2Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 768 777 6.30E-04 98.5Communications/Amateur Radio LEO, Sun-sync. 792 806 9.76E-04 98.6Communications/Amateur Radio LEO/I 647 653 4.27E-04 64.5Astrophysics Elliptical/CLO 186 470,310 9.73E-01 28.7Astrophysics Elliptical/CLO 3,144 347,874 9.48E-01 28.3Communications GEO, 108.16° E 35,776 35,798 2.61E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 85° W 35,783 35,813 3.56E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 114.96° W 35,745 35,827 9.73E-04 0.02Communications GEO, 85.10° W 35,786 35,787 1.19E-05 0.04Space Physics Elliptical/DHEO 7,079 114,027 7.99E-01 38.4Astrophysics LEO/I 564 583 1.37E-03 22.9Technology Development LEO, Sun-sync. 800 800 0.00E+00 98.8Communications GEO, 29° E 35,782 35,791 1.07E-04 0.04Communications GEO, 89.82° E 35,771 35,802 3.68E-04 0.37Communications GEO, 89.94° E 35,777 35,795 2.13E-04 0.01Communications GEO, 49.04° E 35,781 35,789 9.49E-05 0.01Remote Sensing LEO, Sun-sync. 470 483 9.49E-04 97.4Reconnaissance LEO, Sun-sync. 479 503 1.75E-03 97.3Communications GEO, 102.91° E 35,776 35,798 2.61E-04 0.17Communications GEO, 97.84° E 35,777 35,799 2.61E-04 0.01
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Period (minutes) Launch Mass (kg.) Dry Mass (kg.) Power (watts) Date of Launch Expected Lifetime1436.1 3,200 1,545 2,500 (EOL) 6/24/1994 14 yrs.
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ContractorBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsSurrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL)La Sapienza University of RomeSurrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL)Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL)Surrey Satellite Technologies Ltd.Surrey Satellite Technologies Ltd.Martin Marietta AstrospacePrinceton/NASALockheed Martin Commercial Space SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsBoeing Satellite SystemsDornier Systems (and 46 subcontractors)Engineering Director, Goddard Space Flight CenterLockheed Martin/Air Force Research LaboratorySpace Systems LoralRocket-Space Corporation Energia/Space Systems LoralRocket-Space Corporation Energia/AlcatelRocket-Space Corporation Energia/AlcatelChinese Academy of Space TechnologyChinese Academy of Space TechnologyChinese Academy of Space TechnologyChinese Academy of Space Technology
Comments8-satellite constellation and one spare; Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Part of Disaster Monitoring Constellation; five countries share all data.Test solar cells in the space environment.Operational digital store-and-forward communications payload, prototype CCD camera; semi-operational in 2004.Earth imaging system; store-and-forward communications system; semi-operational in 2004.Used for email services to remote areas.Used for email and communication services to remote areas.Operates with "Polar"; provide complete plasma, energetic particle, and magnetic field input for magnetospheric and ionospheric studies.Measures temperature of the cosmic background radiation over the full sky withunprecedented accuracy; remnants of Big Bang.Direct-to-home voice, video and data transmission in India, China and Philippines; 24 C-band, 24 Ku-band transponders.130 channels of digital music uplinked in the X-band from one or more ground stations.100 channels of digital music uplinked in the X-band from one or more ground stations.100 channels of digital music uplinked in the X-band from one or more ground stations.Detect and study celestial x-ray sources.Observes the fast-moving, high-energy worlds of black holes, neutron stars, x-ray pulsars and bursts of x-rays.Experimental satellite; equipped with sensors to rendevous with dead spacecraft. Potential as an ASAT.X-band; designed to be compatible with U.S. and NATO SATCOM systems.Provide communications for gas corporation operations throughout Eurasian continent.Nine C-band, 6 Ku-band; provide communications for gas corporation operations throughout Eurasian continent.18 C-band; provide communications for gas corporation operations throughout Eurasian continent.Officially intended for environment monitoring and protection, city planning, crops yield estimate, disaster prevention and mitigation, space science testing.Third digital imaging spacecraft launched by Chinese government for reconnaissance purposes.Dedicated military communications satellite.Dedicated military communications satellite.
8-satellite constellation and one spare; Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications and Super-High Frequency (SHF) antijam command and broadcast capabilities through four pairs of geosynchronous satellites and one spare; tactical application.