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.
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | Star One |
| COSPAR ID | 2015-034B |
| SATCAT no. | 40733 |
| Website | Star One C4 |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | SSL 1300 |
| Manufacturer | Space Systems/Loral |
| Launch mass | 5,635 kilograms (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 5ECA VA224 |
| Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 70° West |
| Semi-major axis | 42,165.0 kilometers (26,200.1 mi) |
| Eccentricity | 0.0003849 |
| Perigee altitude | 35,778.0 kilometers (22,231.4 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 35,810.5 kilometers (22,251.6 mi) |
| Inclination | 0.0267° |
| Period | 1,436.1 minutes |
| Epoch | 17 December 2016 |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 48 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.
References
- Star One C4 SatBeams - Satellite Details. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- Star One C4; Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 16 December 2016.