Brasilsat B2

Brasilsat B2 is a Brazilian communications satellite launched on March 28, 1995, by an Ariane rocket model 44L at Kourou in French Guiana.[2]

Brasilsat B2
Mission typeTelecommunications
OperatorEmbratel
COSPAR ID1995-016A
SATCAT no.23536
Mission duration12 years
Spacecraft properties
BusHS-376
ManufacturerHughes
Launch mass1,757 kilograms (3,874 lb)
Dry mass1,052 kilograms (2,319 lb)
Start of mission
Launch dateMarch 28, 1995 (1995-03-28) at 23:14:19 UTC
RocketAriane 44 LP V66
Launch siteKourou ELA-2
ContractorArianespace
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric
RegimeGeostationary
Longitude(first position): 65° West
(current position): 63.1° West
Semi-major axis42,241.0 kilometres (26,247.3 mi)
Perigee altitude35,868.5 kilometres (22,287.7 mi)
Apogee altitude35,871.8 kilometres (22,289.7 mi)
Inclination6.6314 degrees
Period1,440 minutes[1]
 

History

The Boeing Company contracted the acquisition of three satellites from Hughes Electronics Corporation. As part of the contract, Hughes would divide the work with Promon Engenharia SA of São Paulo. Brasilsat B1 and B2 were tested by the Institute of Space Research - INPE of São José dos Campos, Brasilsat B3 and B4 were tested in the Hughes laboratories.

The contract also included renovation of sensor equipment and telemetry, provided by Guaratiba Center for Satellite Signaling, located in Rio de Janeiro, as well as automation and installation of security equipment in the Tanguá Control Station.

Current status

In January 2008, Brasilsat B2 was moved from its former orbital position at 65.0°W to 92.0°W. Brasilsat B2 is now in inclined orbit at 63º W.

Of the four Brasilsat satellites, only B3 and B4 are currently transmitting signals.

Main Characteristics
  • Original Orbital Position: 65.0° W
  • Current Orbital Position: 63.1°W (Inactive)
  • Coverage: Brazil
  • Transponders: 28 C-Band
  • Launch Date: March 28, 1995
  • Model: Hughes HS 376 W
  • Launch location/vehicle: Arianespace / Ariane 44 LP
  • Planned Life of satellite: 12 years

References
  1. BRAZILSAT B2. N2yo.com. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  2. Gunter Dirk Krebs. Brasilsat 1, 2, 3, 4. Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
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