Yuri-3a

Japan

International Sat. n°:

Japanese satellite n°: 60
Enginering name: BS-3a

Launch data:

Designation 20771 / 90077A
Launch date 28 Aug 1990 - 09:05 UT
Launch siteTanegashima
Launch vehicle: H1 UM-129A (#H-22)
MissionTelecommunications
Mass at launch1100 kg
Geostationary orbit:
Perigee / Apogee 35260 / 37672 km
Inclination 0.30°
Period  min
Location 110°E




The BS-3a satellite - Credit: JAXA

The fairing is attached - Credit: JAXA


Broadcast Satellite. Based on GE Satcom-4000 bus, but one of four solar arrays never worked.
Started having stability problems in Sep 1995 with a peak in November. Traffic had to be taken over by Yuri 3N which is less powerful.
Owner: NASDA/TSCJ

End of life

Out of service Apr 1998

Ref: #15, #102, #235 - update: 09.09.10