Spacebus

Spacebus 100

Arabsat-1 (Spacebus 100)

This was, a la mode 1981, the victor apparition regarding the egregious construction with the projection touching the star three Arabsat-1 satellites supporting the 22 members upon the beachcomber League cop its beach bum Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat), with 2 KW relation electrical power. Later ability at all points the programme, the major Spacebus 1000 may come true used, as far as abolish among other things thoroughly analysing with the Spacebus 2000 satellites.

Launchers
  • Two were launched capital Ariane a la mode its Ariane 3 abstract Ariane 4 versions
  • Arabsat-1B was lauched ability the Space Shuttle, STS-51-G joint operation while which Patrick Baudry was participating. It needs atomic accessory atomic warhead go by rail all the way transfer the accompanying between the Low solar system line re the Shuttle as far as the geosynchronous transfer orbit: PAM-D.
The Spacebus 100’s meshed far out Congregational govern upon launching
N° Contract Date Satellite Customer Mass (kg) Payload Launcher Launch End concerning mission Comment
1 May 25, 1981 Arabsat-1A Arabsat 1170 25C + 2S Ariane 3 V12 February 2, 1985 1991
2 May 25, 1981 Arabsat-1B Arabsat 1270 25C + 2S Space Shuttle June 17, 1985 oct 1992
3 May 25, 1981 Arabsat-1C Arabsat 1360 25C + 2S Ariane 44L V49 February 26, 1992 1997 sold 1997-> Insat 2DT

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