JCSAT-17
 Artist's impression of JCSAT-17 | |
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | SKY Perfect JSAT Group |
| COSPAR ID | 2020-013A |
| SATCAT no. | 45245 |
| Mission duration | 15 Years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | JCSAT-17 |
| Bus | LM 2100[1] |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Space |
| Launch mass | 5857 kg |
| Dimensions | 3.7 x 1.8 m |
| Power | 20 kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 18 February 2020, 22:19:00 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA[2] |
| Launch site | Kourou, ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Deployment date | 18 February 2020 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 136.0° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | S-band C-band Ku-band |
| Coverage area | Japan and Asia-Pacific |
JCSAT-17 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Group. The satellite was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin on the LM2100 platform, and was launched on 18 February 2020 on an Ariane 5.[3] The satellite mainly provides service to Japan and the surrounding regions. Utilizing several S-band transponders with a flexible processor, the satellite has the capability to redirect communications capacity to concentrate on disaster relief efforts or other high-volume events.[4]
History
On 3 February 2016, SKY Perfect JSAT Group awarded Lockheed Martin Space Systems a contract to build JCSAT-17 using a modernized variant of the A2100 satellite bus.[5] Eventually, this bus became known as LM2100, which is expected to provide JCSAT-17 with a minimum 15-year lifespan.
On 4 January 2017, SKY Perfect JSAT announced it had contracted Arianespace to launch JCSAT-17 on an Ariane 5 ECA.[6] The satellite was shipped to Kourou in January 2020.[7]
Spacecraft
JCSAT-17 was built by Lockheed Martin Space Systems on the LM2100 platform. The spacecraft uses an 18-meter reflecting antenna to provide targeted S-band communications to Japan and surrounding regions.[8] Additionally, the spacecraft uses Ku-band transceivers for aircraft avionics communications.[9]
Launch
JCSAT-17 was launched from of Centre Spatial Guyanais ELA-3 on 18 February 2020 at 22:19:00 UTC aboard an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle. As with most Ariane 5 missions, the satellite was co-manifested and therefore shared launch with the South Korean weather satellite GEO-KOMPSAT 2B.
Approximately 31 minutes after launch, JCSAT-17 separated from the SYLDA fairing and was released into geostationary transfer orbit.[10]
The S-band and C-band payloads on JCSAT-17 will be used by NTT Docomo, a Japanese mobile phone company, to provide mobile connectivity across Japan and surrounding regions, according to Sky Perfect JSAT.[11]
References
- ^ "JCSat 17". Satbeams. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "Arianespace to launch JCSAT-17 for SKY Perfect JSAT" (Press release). Arianespace. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Japanese communications satellite and South Korean weather satellite launch on Ariane 5". SpaceNews.com. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "Lockheed Martin Awarded JCSAT-17 Satellite Contract From SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation". Lockheed Martin Space Systems. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Sky Perfect JSAT Awards Lockheed Martin Contract for JCSAT 17 Satellite - Via Satellite". Via Satellite. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Arianespace to launch JCSAT-17 for SKY Perfect JSAT". Arianespace. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Lockheed Martin Ships JCSAT-17 Satellite to Launch Site - Via Satellite". Via Satellite. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ https://www.arianespace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/VA252-launchkit-EN2.pdf - 18 February 2020
- ^ "StackPath". intelligent-aerospace.com. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "Space Launch Report". spacelaunchreport.com. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Display: JCSAT-17 2020-013A". NASA. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
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