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DS2000
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Japanese communications satellite bus. Mitsubishi Electric developed the DS2000 standard satellite platform based on a design originally created for the DRTS and ETS-8 platforms for NASDA.

AKA: DRTS;Michibiki;MTSAT;QZS. Status: Operational 2002. First Launch: 2002-09-10. Last Launch: 2015-10-16. Number: 9 . Thrust: 500 N (110 lbf). Gross mass: 5,000 kg (11,000 lb). Height: 4.00 m (13.10 ft). Diameter: 4.00 m (13.10 ft). Span: 30.00 m (98.00 ft).

The DS2000 features a highly reliable design and production based upon experience derived from participation in more than 280 satellite projects. It was capable of providing an output of up to 15kW, satisfying the power requirements for powerful and multiple communications transponders. At the same time its flexible design matched a variety of applications including hybrid communications payloads.

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Subtopics

MTSat 2 (Himawari 7) Null

Superbird 7 (Superbird C2) Null

QZS 1 (Michibiki 1) Null

ST 2 Communication satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) for Singapore Telecom (SingTel), Chunghwa Telecom, Singapore. Launched 2011. Used the DS-2000 bus.

Turksat 4A Communication satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) for Tnrksat AS, Turkey. Launched 2014. Used the DS-2000 bus.

Himawari 8, 9 Communication, Meteorology satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (prime), Boeing for Japanese Ministry of Transport Civil Aviation Bureau & Meteorological Agency, Japan. Launched 2014 - 2016. Used the DS-2000 bus. Launched 2014-2016.

Turksat 4B Communication satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) for Tnrksat AS, Turkey. Launched 2015. Used the DS-2000 bus.

DSN 2 (Kirameki 2) Null

Es'hail 2 Communication, amateur communication satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) for Es'hailsat, AMSAT. Used the DS-2000 bus.

QZS 2, 4 (Michibiki 2, 4) Null

QZS 3 (Michibiki 3) Null

Superbird 8 (Superbird B3) / DSN 1 (Kirameki 1) Null

Family: Communications, Earth, Navigation, Technology. Country: Japan. Launch Vehicles: Proton, H-II, Ariane 5, H-IIA, Proton-M/Briz-M, H-IIA 202, H-IIA 2024, Ariane 5ECA, H-IIA 204. Launch Sites: Baikonur LC81/24, Tanegashima, Kourou, Baikonur LC200/39, Tanegashima Y, Kourou ELA3. Agency: Mitsubishi. Bibliography: 2, 12244, 12245, 12246, 12247, 12248, 12249, 12250.
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Himawari-8Himawari-8
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MTSAT-2MTSAT-2
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MichibikiMichibiki
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ST-2ST-2
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Superbird 7Superbird 7
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Turksat-4ATurksat-4A
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Tnrksat 4BTnrksat 4B
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Kiku 8Kiku 8
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2002 September 10 - . 08:20 GMT - . Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: Tanegashima Y. LV Family: H-2. Launch Vehicle: H-IIA 2024.
2006 February 18 - . 06:27 GMT - . Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: Tanegashima Y. LV Family: H-2. Launch Vehicle: H-IIA 2024.
2006 December 16 - . 06:32 GMT - . Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: Tanegashima Y. LV Family: H-2. Launch Vehicle: H-IIA 204.
2008 August 14 - . 20:44 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA3. LV Family: Ariane 5. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5ECA.
2010 September 11 - . 11:17 GMT - . Launch Site: Tanegashima. LV Family: H-2. Launch Vehicle: H-IIA 202.
2011 May 20 - . 20:38 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA3. LV Family: Ariane 5. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5ECA.
2014 February 14 - . 21:09 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC81/24. LV Family: Proton. Launch Vehicle: Proton-M/Briz-M.
2014 October 7 - . 05:16 GMT - . Launch Site: Tanegashima. LV Family: H-2. Launch Vehicle: H-IIA.
2015 October 16 - . 20:40 GMT - . Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: Baikonur LC200/39. LV Family: Proton. Launch Vehicle: Proton-M/Briz-M.
2016 November 2 - . 06:20 GMT - . Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: Tanegashima Y. LV Family: H-2. Launch Vehicle: H-IIA 202.

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