# BSAT 1B

> Japanese geostationary communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q11191730](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11191730)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSAT-1b)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bsat-1b

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **BSAT-1B**:

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## Summary  
BSAT-1B is a Japanese geostationary communications satellite launched in 1998. It was designed for telecommunications and deployed using an Ariane 44P rocket from the ELA-2 launch site. The satellite operates in geostationary orbit, providing stable communication services.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Communications satellite ([class](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11661))  
- **Launch Date**: April 28, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 44P rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-2, Guiana Space Centre ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-024B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q177837))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 25312 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q177837))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of BSAT-1B?  
A: BSAT-1B was designed as a geostationary communications satellite to support telecommunications services, including broadcasting and data transmission.  

### Q: Which rocket launched BSAT-1B?  
A: It was launched aboard an Ariane 44P rocket, a variant of the Ariane 4 series, on April 28, 1998.  

### Q: Where is BSAT-1B located in space?  
A: The satellite operates in a geostationary orbit, maintaining a fixed position relative to Earth’s surface for consistent coverage.  

## Why It Matters  
BSAT-1B played a critical role in Japan’s satellite communications infrastructure, enabling reliable broadcasting and telecommunications services. As part of the BSAT series, it contributed to the expansion of geostationary satellite capabilities in Asia. Its successful deployment via the Ariane 44P rocket also highlighted international collaboration in space technology. Geostationary satellites like BSAT-1B remain essential for weather monitoring, TV broadcasting, and global connectivity.  

## Notable For  
- One of Japan’s early geostationary communications satellites.  
- Launched using the Ariane 44P, a workhorse rocket for commercial payloads.  
- Contributed to the development of Japan’s satellite broadcasting network.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date**: April 28, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-2 at the Guiana Space Centre ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Rocket**: Ariane 44P, part of the Ariane 4 family ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit Type**: Geostationary ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-024B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q177837))  
- **Catalog Number**: 25312 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q177837))  

### Operational Role  
- Primary function: Telecommunications and broadcasting.  
- Part of Japan’s efforts to expand satellite-based communication infrastructure.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report