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Star One D2

Brazilian communications satellite. Star One D2 was launched on July 30, 2021 aboard a Ariane 5ECA+ from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2021-069ANORAD 49055Brazil

Identity

Name in GCAT
Star One D2
International designator
2021-069A
NORAD catalog number
49055
GCAT identifier
S49055

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
Star One
Owner
Star One
Country
Brazil
Builder
Maxar Space Solutions Group
Platform (bus)
LS-1300

Launch

Date
July 30, 2021 · 21:00 UTC
Launch record
2021-069Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,774 km
Apogee
35,798 km
Inclination
0.02°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 28, 2023

Size

Mass
6,190 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 Q48867800 (CC0).