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Star One D1

Communications satellite. Star One D1 was launched on December 21, 2016 aboard a Ariane 5ECA from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2016-082BNORAD 41904Brazil

Identity

Name in GCAT
Star One D1
International designator
2016-082B
NORAD catalog number
41904
GCAT identifier
S41904
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/795

Mission

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

Launch

Date
December 21, 2016 · 20:30 UTC
Launch record
2016-082Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,778 km
Apogee
35,795 km
Inclination
0.03°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 23, 2023

Size

Mass
6,433 kg
Dry mass
3,500 kg
Length
5.1 m
Diameter
2.20 m
Span
27.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q28017568 (CC0).