| Operator | Star One |
|---|---|
| Major contractors | Thales Alenia Space |
| Bus | Spacebus-3000B3 |
| Mission type | Communication |
| Launch date | 18 April 2008 |
| Carrier rocket | Ariane 5ECA |
| Launch site | ELA-3, Guiana Space Centre |
| Orbital elements | |
| Regime | Geosynchronous |
| Transponders | |
| Transponders | 28 IEEE C-band (NATO G/H-band) 16 IEEE Ku band (NATO J-band) 1 IEEE X-band (NATO H/I/J-band) |
Star One C2 is a Brazilian communications satellite. It was launched on 18 April 2008 by an Ariane 5ECA carrier rocket, as part of a dual-payload launch with Vinasat-1. It was built by Thales Alenia Space, based on the Spacebus-3000B3 satellite bus.[1] It will be operated by Star One, a subsidiary of Embratel, and Bolivarsat.
On June 2, 2008, Star One C2 replaced BrasilSat B4 in the task of broadcasting the main Brazilian TV network channels. This position, at 70,0º W, had been once occupied by Brasilsat B1.
Since December 2008, Star One C2 transmits the Via Embratel pay TV package. The service is supplied by Embratel company and operates in Ku band.
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