# DSN-2

> Japanese geostationary communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q20053760](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20053760)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSN-2)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dsn-2

## Summary
DSN-2 is a Japanese geostationary communications satellite launched in 2017 to provide telecommunications services. It operates in geostationary orbit and is managed by DSN Corporation, succeeding Superbird-B3 in Japan's satellite communications network.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: January 24, 2017, at 07:44:00 UTC.
- **Launch Vehicle**: H-IIA rocket (configuration H-IIA-32) from Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1.
- **Operator**: DSN Corporation.
- **Manufacturers**: Prime contractor NEC Space Technologies; subcontractor Mitsubishi Electric (spacecraft bus).
- **Satellite Bus**: DS2000 platform.
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-005A.
- **Aliases**: Kirameki-2, Kirameki 2.
- **Country**: Japan.
- **Preceded By**: Superbird-B3.

## FAQs
### Q: When was DSN-2 launched?
A: DSN-2 was launched on January 24, 2017, at 07:44:00 UTC aboard an H-IIA rocket from Yoshinobu Launch Complex.

### Q: Who built DSN-2?
A: The satellite was manufactured by NEC Space Technologies as the prime contractor, with Mitsubishi Electric contributing the spacecraft bus.

### Q: What is DSN-2 used for?
A: DSN-2 is a geostationary communications satellite designed to provide telecommunications services, supporting Japan's infrastructure and connectivity needs.

## Why It Matters
DSN-2 plays a critical role in Japan's telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring reliable communication services across the country. As a geostationary satellite, it maintains a fixed position relative to Earth, enabling continuous coverage for broadcasting, broadband, and mobile communications. Developed by leading Japanese manufacturers, DSN-2 demonstrates the country's advancements in satellite technology, particularly through its use of the DS2000 bus, a proven platform for geostationary missions. The satellite's launch on the H-IIA rocket also highlights Japan's domestic launch capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign providers. By succeeding Superbird-B3, DSN-2 contributes to the continuity of Japan's satellite communications network, supporting both civilian and potential military applications.

## Notable For
- **DS2000 Bus**: Utilizes the reliable DS2000 satellite platform, known for its modular design and high performance in geostationary missions.
- **H-IIA Launch**: Launched domestically on Japan's H-IIA rocket, showcasing national space launch capabilities.
- **Kirameki Designation**: Part of the Kirameki series, emphasizing its role in Japan's strategic communications network.
- **Succession**: Follows Superbird-B3, ensuring uninterrupted telecommunications services for Japan.

## Body
### Launch Details
- **Date/Time**: January 24, 2017, at 07:44:00 UTC.
- **Launch Site**: Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1.
- **Rocket**: H-IIA-32 configuration, a medium-lift launch vehicle operated by JAXA.

### Satellite Design
- **Manufacturers**: 
  - Prime: NEC Space Technologies.
  - Subcontractor: Mitsubishi Electric (spacecraft bus).
- **Power**: Equipped with two spacecraft solar arrays.
- **Bus**: DS2000 platform, a standardized design for geostationary satellites.

### Mission and Operations
- **Operator**: DSN Corporation.
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit, maintaining a fixed position above the equator.
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-005A (NSSDCA ID: 2017-005A).
- **Aliases**: Known as Kirameki-2, reflecting its role in Japan's communications network.

### Legacy
- **Predecessor**: Superbird-B3, another Japanese geostationary communications satellite.
- **Significance**: Part of Japan's efforts to maintain independent satellite communications capabilities, supporting both civilian and governmental needs.

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dsn-2.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report