# AsiaStar

> American space communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q4806326](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4806326)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AsiaStar)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/asiastar

## Summary
AsiaStar is an American space communications satellite launched on March 21, 2000, by Ariane 5G from ELA-3. It operates in geostationary orbit under the operator 1worldspace to provide telecommunications services.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** March 21, 2000
- **Operator:** 1worldspace
- **Launch Vehicle:** Ariane 5G
- **Launch Site:** ELA-3 (Centre Spatial Guyanais)
- **Orbit:** Geostationary Orbit
- **COSPAR ID:** 2000-016A
- **SCN:** 26107
- **Instance Of:** Communications Satellite
- **Wikipedia Title:** AsiaStar

## FAQs
### Q: Who operated AsiaStar?
A: AsiaStar was operated by the company 1worldspace.

### Q: What was AsiaStar's purpose?
A: AsiaStar was designed as a space communications satellite for telecommunications services, specifically operating in geostationary orbit.

### Q: How was AsiaStar launched?
A: AsiaStar was launched on March 21, 2000, using an Ariane 5G launch vehicle from the ELA-3 launch complex.

### Q: Where was AsiaStar positioned?
A: AsiaStar was positioned in geostationary orbit.

## Why It Matters
AsiaStar represents a significant infrastructure component for satellite-based telecommunications, specifically designed to provide connectivity services. As an American communications satellite operated by 1worldspace, it exemplifies the international collaboration in space technology (launching via European Ariane) while fulfilling the critical role of extending telecommunications coverage to remote and underserved regions. Its geostationary positioning ensures stable, continuous coverage over a fixed geographic area, enabling essential communication services.

## Notable For
- **Launch Vehicle:** Utilized the Ariane 5G, a European launch vehicle.
- **Launch Site:** Launched from ELA-3, the dedicated launch complex for Ariane rockets in French Guiana.
- **Operator:** Operated by 1worldspace.
- **Orbit:** Maintains a position in geostationary orbit.
- **Identifier:** Registered under COSPAR ID 2000-016A.

## Body
### Launch and Deployment
- Launched on **March 21, 2000**.
- Launch vehicle: **Ariane 5G**.
- Launch site: **ELA-3** (Centre Spatial Guyanais, French Guiana).
- Successful deployment into its intended orbit.

### Technical Specifications and Classification
- **Instance Of:** Communications Satellite.
- **Orbit:** Geostationary Orbit.
- **Operator:** 1worldspace.
- **COSPAR ID:** 2000-016A.
- **SCN:** 26107.
- **Freebase ID:** /m/05_5spv.
- **Wikipedia Title:** AsiaStar (with aliases including "Asiastar").
- **Wikipedia Languages:** English, Portuguese.
- **Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID:** 402248.
- **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch occurring at ELA-3 on March 21, 2000.
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "26107"].

### Related Entities
- **Class:** Communications Satellite (artificial satellite designed for telecommunications).
- **Related Launch Vehicle Class:** Ariane 5G (European launch vehicle).
- **References:** Structured properties reference Wikidata Q6272367 and Q328.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report