Star One C4
Star One C4 is a Brazilian communications satellite. It was launched on 15 July 2015, 21:05 UTC by an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle, as part of a dual-payload launch with MSG-4. It was built by Space Systems/Loral, based on the SSL 1300E bus satellite Archived 17 May 2017 at the Wayback Machine. It will be operated by Star One, a subsidiary of Embratel.
| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | Embratel |
| COSPAR ID | 2015-034B |
| SATCAT no. | 40733 |
| Website | https://www.embratel.com.br/ |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) 8 years and 6 months (in progress) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Star One C4 |
| Bus | SSL 1300E |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral |
| Launch mass | 5,635 kg (12,423 lb) |
| Dimensions | 5.10 x 2.35 x 2.20 m |
| Power | 15.6 kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 15 July 2015, 21:05 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 ECA (VA224) |
| Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais, ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 70.0° West |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 48 Ku-band transponders |
| Coverage area | Brazil, Central America, Latin America |
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