Star One D2
| Company type | Communications satellite |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | July 30, 2021 |
| Founder | Embratel |
| Headquarters | Brazil |
Area served | Brazil, Central America, Latin America |
| Parent | Maxar Technologies |
Star One D2 is a geostationary communications satellite from Brazil, commissioned by Embratel and constructed by Maxar Technologies utilizing the SSL 1300 platform. Positioned at 70.0° West longitude, it provides services across Brazil, Central America, and the broader Latin American region.
Satellite description
Built specifically for telecommunications purposes, Star One D2 has a launch weight of and is designed to function for 15 years. The satellite carries 54 transponders distributed over four frequency bands: 28 in C-band, 24 in Ku-band, along with one each in Ka-band and X-band, facilitating extensive communication capabilities.
Launch
The satellite was deployed on 30 July 2021 at 21:00:00 UTC using an Ariane 5 ECA launcher from the Centre Spatial Guyanais (ELA-3), with Arianespace managing the launch operation.