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Star One C4

Brazilian communications satellite. Star One C4 was launched on July 15, 2015 aboard a Ariane 5ECA from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2015-034BNORAD 40733Brazil

Identity

Name in GCAT
Star One C4
International designator
2015-034B
NORAD catalog number
40733
GCAT identifier
S40733
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/772

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
Star One
Owner
Star One
Country
Brazil
Builder
SS/Loral (MDA)
Platform (bus)
LS-1300

Launch

Date
July 15, 2015 · 21:42 UTC
Launch record
2015-034Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,783 km
Apogee
35,788 km
Inclination
0.03°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 24, 2023

Size

Mass
5,565 kg
Dry mass
3,500 kg
Length
5.1 m
Diameter
2.20 m
Span
26.1 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q18485925 (CC0).