BSE, BS 2a, 2b (Yuri 1, 2a, 2b)

BS 2a (Yuri 2a) [NASDA]

BSE (Broadcasting Satellite Experimental), BS (Broadcasting Satellite)

Nation: Japan
Type / Application: Communication
Operator:
Contractors: RCA Astro
Equipment: 2 (+1) Ku-band transponders 100W TWTA, 27 MHz bandwidth EIRP max 54 dBW
Configuration: AS-3000 ?
Propulsion: Star-27
Power: 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Lifetime: 3 years (#1)
Mass:
Orbit: GEO
Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
BSE (Yuri 1) 07.04.1978 CC LC-17B Delta-2914
BS 2a (Yuri 2a) 23.01.1984 Ta N-2 Star-37E
BS 2b (Yuri 2b) 12.02.1986 Ta N-2 Star-37E
Further BS missions: