Star One C1

Star One C1 is a geostationary communications satellite of the Brazilian satellite communications company Star One, a subsidiary of Embratel ( 80%) and GE International Holdings (20 %). He is said to partially take over the tasks of Brasilsat B2 and provide South America with high-speed Internet and multimedia services.

History

Star One C1 was launched on 14 November 2007 at 22:06 UTC with the Skynet 5B by an Ariane 5 ECA in a geosynchronous orbit and positioned at 65 degrees West. The start was actually scheduled for 9 November, but was delayed due to a problem with the rocket.

Star One C1 was built by Thales Alenia Space and is based on the three -axis stabilized Spacebus 3000 B3 platform. He has 28 C-band ( for Latin America), 14 Ku-band ( for Brazil, Mexico and South Florida) and an X - band transponders. His weight at the start was approximately 4100 kg and the electric power is given as 10.5 KW. Its design life is 15 years.

The identical second satellite of this type (STAR ​​One C2) was also launched on 18 April 2008 by an Ariane 5 along with VINASAT 1 and brought 65.0 ° West to a position. He should also provide communication and multimedia services as well as broadband Internet for South America.

Specifications

  • Take off weight: 4100 kg
  • Dry mass: 1754 kg
  • Satellite bus: Spacebus 3000 B3
  • Size: 5.3 x 3.3 x 2.5 m
  • Span of solar panels: 37 m
  • Electrical power: 10.5 kW nickel -metal hydride batteries
  • Design life: 15 years
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