27461 - N-STAR C

N-Star 3 is a Japanese geostationary communications spacecraft that was launched by an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou at 23:22 UT on 5 July 2002. The 1,625 kg (with fuel), 1,400 W triaxially-stabilized satellite provides mobile telephone, data transfer and maritime communications to Japan and neighboring area through its S- and C-band transponders after parking over 135 degrees E longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2002-07-05
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana