Star One C3
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | Star One |
| COSPAR ID | 2012-062A |
| SATCAT № | 38991 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | Star-2 |
| Manufacturer | Orbital Sciences Corporation |
| Launch mass | 3,200 kilograms (7,100 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 10 November 2012, 21:05 UTC |
| Rocket | Ariane 5ECA |
| Launch site | Kourou ELA-3 |
| Contractor | Arianespace |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 75° and 84° west |
| Transponders | |
| Band |
28 IEEE C-band (NATO G/H-band) 16 IEEE Ku band (NATO J-band) |
Star One C3 is a communications satellite operated by Star One, a subsidiary of Embratel. It was built by Orbital Sciences Corporation based on the Star-2 satellite bus, and was launched on 10 November 2012 21:05 UTC by an Ariane 5ECA carrier rocket, as part of a dual-payload launch with Eutelsat 21B.[1]
Star One C3 will replace Brasilsat B3 in the 75° W position. The start mass was 3226.6 kg.[2]
See also
References
External links
- Arianespace launch press kit
- Star One C3 coverage maps as files.
- Star One C3 coverage maps on Google Maps.
- Star One C3 realtime tracking.
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