# DS2000 > geostationary communications satellite bus **Wikidata**: [Q8353343](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8353343) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DS2000) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ds2000 ## Summary The DS2000 is a geostationary communications satellite bus, which is a standardized spacecraft model designed and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric of Japan. It serves as the foundational infrastructure or service module for multiple-production communications satellites, providing the essential systems and structural locations for the payload instruments. ## Key Facts - The DS2000 is a **geostationary communications satellite bus**. - It is an **instance of** a **spacecraft model**. - It is a **subclass of** a **spacecraft bus**. - The **spacecraft bus** class is defined as the general model on which multiple-production spacecraft are based; it is the infrastructure of a spacecraft, usually providing locations for the payload (typically space experiments or instruments) and constitutes the service module section. - It was **designed by** and **manufactured by** **Mitsubishi Electric**. - Its **country of origin** is **Japan**. - Common **aliases** are **DS-2000** and **DS 2000**. - Its primary **wikipedia_title** is **DS2000**. - It has a **google_knowledge_graph_id** of **/g/121qmkmb**. - The **sitelink_count** for the DS2000 entity is **4**. - The **sitelink_count** for the parent **spacecraft bus** class is **25**. - The DS2000 has **wikipedia_languages** in **English (en)**, **Spanish (es)**, **Galician (gl)**, and **Japanese (ja)**. ## FAQs **What is a satellite bus, and how does the DS2000 fit this definition?** A satellite bus is the core infrastructure and service module of a spacecraft, providing essential systems like power, propulsion, and structure, along with mounting locations for the payload. The DS2000 is a specific model of this type, classified as a spacecraft bus designed for geostationary communications satellites. **Who is responsible for the DS2000's design and production?** The DS2000 was both designed and is manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric, a major Japanese electronics and engineering company. This establishes a direct link between the satellite model and its corporate creator. **What is the primary application for the DS2000 platform?** The DS2000 is specifically a geostationary communications satellite bus. Its design is intended for satellites that operate in geostationary orbit to provide telecommunications, broadcasting, and other communication services. **How is the DS2000 represented in multilingual knowledge sources?** The DS2000 has dedicated Wikipedia articles in four languages: English, Spanish, Galician, and Japanese. This indicates a level of international recognition and documentation for the spacecraft model. ## Why It Matters The DS2000 represents a standardized, flight-proven platform for geostationary communications satellites. As a "bus," it solves the problem of needing a reliable, reusable foundation for multiple satellite missions, reducing development time and cost for operators. Its existence signifies Japan's capability in the competitive global satellite manufacturing market, providing an alternative to platforms from other major aerospace nations. By offering a dedicated bus for the lucrative geostationary communications market, Mitsubishi Electric contributes to the infrastructure enabling global television, internet, and telephone services. ## Notable For * Being a **Japanese-designed and manufactured** geostationary communications satellite bus, representing national industrial capability in space. * Its classification as a **subclass of the broader "spacecraft bus"** concept, which has a significant **sitelink_count of 25**, indicating it is part of a well-established and referenced technical category. * Having a **multilingual Wikipedia presence** (English, Spanish, Galician, Japanese), suggesting documented international relevance. * Serving as a **specific instance of a spacecraft model** intended for **multiple-production** missions, highlighting its role as a standardized workhorse platform. ## Body ### Classification and Definition The DS2000 is formally classified as a **spacecraft model** and, more specifically, as a **subclass of** a **spacecraft bus**. The parent class, **spacecraft bus**, is a fundamental concept in aerospace engineering defined as the general model on which multiple-production spacecraft are often based. It constitutes the infrastructure of a spacecraft, typically providing the locations for the payload (which for the DS2000 are communications instruments) and forming the service module section. This places the DS2000 within a hierarchy of technical entities, from the abstract class of "spacecraft bus" down to a concrete, manufactured model. ### Design and Manufacturing The **designed_by** and **manufacturer** of the DS2000 is unequivocally **Mitsubishi Electric**. This links the entity directly to a single, major Japanese corporation. The **country_of_origin** is therefore **Japan**. The model is known by the **aliases** **DS-2000** and **DS 2000**, with its primary **wikipedia_title** being **DS2000**. In structured data, it is identified by the **google_knowledge_graph_id** **/g/121qmkmb**. ### Context and Scale The DS2000 exists within a broader knowledge ecosystem. The parent class it belongs to, **spacecraft bus**, has a **sitelink_count** of **25**, indicating it is a highly referenced and interconnected concept across knowledge bases. In contrast, the specific DS2000 entity itself has a **sitelink_count** of **4**, suggesting it is a more specialized entry with fewer direct connections in the current data graph. Its documentation spans **wikipedia_languages** in **English (en)**, **Spanish (es)**, **Galician (gl)**, and **Japanese (ja)**, providing a baseline for its perceived international notability. ### Technical Role As a **geostationary communications satellite bus**, the DS2000's role is to provide all the non-payload functions required for a satellite to operate successfully in geostationary orbit. This includes power generation and storage, thermal control, attitude and orbit control, propulsion for station-keeping, and the structural framework. The payload—the communications transponders and antennas—is integrated onto this bus. Its design for **multiple-production** implies it is optimized for efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across several satellite missions.