Brasilsat A 1, 2 (original) (raw)
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Brasilsat A1 [Boeing BSS]
Embratel of Brazil in August 1982 contracted with Canada's Spar Aerospace, Ltd., teaming with Hughes, for its Brasilsat A series of HS-376satellites.
The satellites featured 24 active and 6 back-up C-band transponders.
Nation: | Brazil |
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Type / Application: | Communication |
Operator: | EMBRATEL |
Contractors: | Spar Aerospace (prime), Hughes (bus) |
Equipment: | 24 (+6) C-band transponders |
Configuration: | HS-376 |
Propulsion: | Star-30B (#B1), Star-30BP (#B2) |
Power: | Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries |
Lifetime: | 8 years (design); 17 years (#A1, reached) |
Mass: | 1195 kg |
Orbit: | GEO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks |
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Brasilsat A1 | 1985-015B | 08.02.1985 | Ko ELA-1 | Ariane-3 | with Arabsat 1A |
Brasilsat A2 | 1986-026B | 28.03.1986 | Ko ELA-2 | Ariane-3 | with GStar 2 |
References:
- Boeing Satellite Systems website