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About this launch
Superbird B1 and Arabsat 1C are Japanese and Saudi Arabian communications satellites.
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Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Site
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Rocket and boosterAriane 44L
- Vehicle
- Ariane 44L
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MissionCommunications · Direct-GEO
Communications · Direct-GEO
What it put in orbit3 catalogued objects, 2 of them satellites
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERBIRD-B1 1992-010A | Payload | 36081 × 36183 km · 14.6° | Globe |
| INSAT-2DT (ARABSAT-1C) 1992-010B | Payload | 36103 × 36373 km · 14.4° | Globe |
| ARIANE 44L R/B 1992-010C | Rocket body | re-entered 1998-05-14 |
COSPAR ID 1992-010. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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