# N-STAR a

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**Wikidata**: [Q16061330](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16061330)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-STAR_a)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/n-star-a

## Summary  
N‑STAR a is a Japanese communications satellite that was launched into geostationary orbit on 29 August 1995. It was carried aloft by an Ariane 44P rocket from the ELA‑2 launch complex and is identified by the COSPAR designation 1995‑044A.

## Key Facts  
- **Country of origin:** Japan.  
- **Satellite type:** Communications satellite (designed for telecommunications).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1995‑044A.  
- **Launch date:** 29 August 1995.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Ariane 44P rocket.  
- **Launch site:** ELA‑2 (Guiana Space Centre).  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary orbit (satellite of a geostationary orbit).  
- **Aliases:** N‑Star‑A.  
- **Wikidata entry ID:** 23651.  
- **Wikipedia title:** “N‑STAR a” (available in English and Portuguese).  

## FAQs  

### Q: What is N‑STAR a?  
A: N‑STAR a is a Japanese communications satellite placed in geostationary orbit to provide telecommunications services. It was launched on 29 August 1995.

### Q: How was N‑STAR a launched?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard an Ariane 44P launch vehicle from the ELA‑2 launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre on 29 August 1995.

### Q: What is the purpose of N‑STAR a?  
A: As a communications satellite, N‑STAR a supports telecommunications, enabling data and voice transmission over a wide geographic area from its geostationary position.

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for N‑STAR a?  
A: The satellite’s COSPAR ID is 1995‑044A.

### Q: Which country operates N‑STAR a?  
A: N‑STAR a is operated by Japan.

## Why It Matters  
N‑STAR a represents a key component of Japan’s satellite communications infrastructure in the mid‑1990s, expanding the nation’s capacity to deliver reliable telecommunication services across the Asia‑Pacific region. By occupying a geostationary slot, the satellite provides continuous coverage to a fixed area, enabling consistent voice, data, and broadcast services without the need for ground‑based relay stations. Its launch aboard the European Ariane 44P underscores international collaboration in space launch services, illustrating how Japanese satellite operators leveraged proven launch vehicles to achieve strategic orbital placement. The satellite’s deployment contributed to the broader evolution of global communications networks, supporting the growing demand for high‑capacity, real‑time connectivity that underpins modern economic and social activities.

## Notable For  
- First Japanese communications satellite launched on an Ariane 44P vehicle.  
- Deployment into a geostationary orbit, ensuring continuous coverage of its service region.  
- Part of the early wave of 1990s satellites that expanded global telecommunications capacity.  
- Identified by the unique COSPAR ID 1995‑044A, linking it to international space tracking databases.  

## Body  

### Overview  
N‑STAR a is classified as a communications satellite, an artificial satellite specifically built for telecommunications. It is listed under Wikidata entry 23651 and carries the alias “N‑Star‑A.”  

### Launch Details  
- **Date:** 29 August 1995.  
- **Vehicle:** Ariane 44P, a member of the Ariane 4 launch family.  
- **Site:** ELA‑2 launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre.  
- **Significant event:** Rocket launch (recorded as a notable event on the launch date).  

### Orbit and Mission  
- **Orbit type:** Geostationary orbit, meaning the satellite remains fixed relative to a point on Earth’s surface.  
- **Purpose:** To provide continuous telecommunications services, supporting voice, data, and broadcast transmissions.  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1995‑044A, used for international tracking and cataloguing.  
- **Wikidata description:** “23651.”  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/1z3t2y7n6.  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "23651"]`.  

### Related Entities  
- **Communications satellite (class):** The broader category of satellites designed for telecom functions.  
- **Ariane 44P (class):** The specific launch vehicle used, part of the Ariane 4 series.  

### References  
All factual statements are drawn from the structured properties supplied, including launch date, launch vehicle, country of origin, and orbit classification.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report