Star One C4

Star One C4 is a Brazilian communications satellite. It was launched on 15 July 2015, 21:05 UTC by an Ariane 5ECA[1] carrier rocket, as part of a dual-payload launch with MSG-4. It was built by Space Systems/Loral, based on the SSL 1300E platform. It will be operated by Star One, a subsidiary of Embratel.

Star One C4
Mission typeCommunication
OperatorStar One
COSPAR ID2015-034B
SATCAT no.40733
WebsiteStar One C4
Mission duration15 years (planned)
Spacecraft properties
BusSSL 1300
ManufacturerSpace Systems/Loral
Launch mass5,635 kilograms (12,423 lb)
Dimensions5.10 x 2.35 x 2.20 m
Power15,6 kW
Start of mission
Launch date15 July 2015, 21:05 (2015-07-15UTC21:05Z) UTC
RocketAriane 5ECA VA224
Launch siteKourou ELA-3
ContractorArianespace
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric
RegimeGeostationary
Longitude70° West
Semi-major axis42,165.0 kilometers (26,200.1 mi)
Eccentricity0.0003849
Perigee altitude35,778.0 kilometers (22,231.4 mi)
Apogee altitude35,810.5 kilometers (22,251.6 mi)
Inclination0.0267°
Period1,436.1 minutes
Epoch17 December 2016
Transponders
Band48 IEEE Ku band
 

History

The contract for the construction of Star One C4 was made in the year 2012, the company responsible was Space Systems/Loral, the date of completion of its construction and official launch occurred in July 2015.

The launch date was confirmed by Arianespace on June 23, 2015. And the launching would take place on July 8, 2015. On July 3, the launcher announced the postponement of the launch for July 15, due Additional checks.

Capacity and coverage

The Star One C4 is equipped with 48 Ku-band transponders (equivalent to 36 MHz) it covers almost the entire Ku band,[2] between 10,075 GHz and 12,2 GHz and must release some of the Star One C2 satellite transponders to be used in Mexico coverage (the Star One C2 has 14 transponders of 36 MHz and two of 72 MHz). Ensuring the coverage of the entire national territory and ensuring the expansion of service to the west of South America and Central America, besides Mexico and the contiguous United States. The satellite has a power of 15,6 kW and has a park of 24 to 30 million satellite dishes aimed.

See also

References

  1. Star One C4 SatBeams - Satellite Details. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  2. Star One C4; Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 16 December 2016.



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