Star One C2

Star One C2 is a Brazilian communications satellite. It was launched on 18 April 2008 22:17 UTC 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 is operated by Star One, a subsidiary of Embratel, and Bolivarsat.

Star One C2

Mission type	Communication
Operator	Star One
COSPAR ID	2008-018B
SATCAT no.	32768
Mission duration	15 years (planned)
Spacecraft properties
Bus	Spacebus-3000B3
Manufacturer	Thales Alenia Space
Launch mass	4,100 kilograms (9,000 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date	18 April 2008, 22:17 (2008-04-18UTC22:17Z) UTC
Rocket	Ariane 5ECA
Launch site	Kourou ELA-3
Contractor	Arianespace
Orbital parameters
Reference system	Geocentric
Regime	Geostationary
Semi-major axis	42,164.0 kilometers (26,199.5 mi)
Perigee altitude	35,782.8 kilometers (22,234.4 mi)
Apogee altitude	35,804.4 kilometers (22,247.8 mi)
Period	1,436.1 minutes
Transponders
Band	28 IEEE C-band (NATO G/H-band) 16 IEEE Ku band (NATO J-band) 1 IEEE X-band (NATO H/I/J-band)
Coverage area	South America, Mexico and Florida (USA)

Overview

On June 2, 2008, Star One C2 replaced BrasilSat B4 in the task of broadcasting the main Brazilian TV network channels. This position, at 70.0° W, had been once occupied by Brasilsat B1.

Since December 2008, Star One C2 transmits the Claro TV pay TV package. The service is supplied by Embratel and Claro companies and operates in K_u band.

See also

• Star One (satellite operator)
• Star One C1
• Star One C3