Superbird A1

Japan

International Sat. n°:

Japanese satellite n°: 50

Launch data:

Designation	20040 / 89041A
Launch date	05 Jun 1989
Launch site	Ko, ELA-2
Launch vehicle	Ariane-44L (V31)
Mission	Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit:
Location	life time in 158°E

End of life

Out of service	Dec 1990
Cause	Propellant leak

Astrophilately covers:

Ariane-4 (V31)

Launch cancel Kourou. Credit: #411

Ref.: #15, #411 - update: 17.11.19