JCSAT-1B
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| Launch date | December 2, 1997 |
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| Manufacturers | Boeing Satellite Development Center |
| Rocket | Ariane 4 |
| Longitude | 150°East |
| Bus | Boeing 601 |
| Mission type | Communications satellite |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2116990 |
About JCSAT-1B
JCSAT-1B, known as JCSAT-5 before launch, is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Group which was designed and manufactured by Hughes on the HS-601 platform. It has a pure Kᵤ band payload and was used to replace JCSAT-1 at the 150°East longitude.
