Star One C3 is a communications satellite operated by Star One, a subsidiary of Embratel. It was built by Orbital Sciences Corporation based on the STAR-2 satellite bus, and was launched on 10 November 2012 21:05 UTC by an Ariane 5ECA carrier rocket, as part of a dual-payload launch with Eutelsat 21B.[1]
Star One C3 will replace Brasilsat B3 in the 75° W position. The launch mass was 3226.6 kg.[2]
See also
External links
- Arianespace launch press kit
- Star One C3 coverage maps as files.
- Star One C3 coverage maps on Google Maps.
- Star One C3 realtime tracking.
References
- Arianespace - Mission Update - Ariane 5 is poised for Arianespace's launch with the EUTELSAT 21B and Star One C3 satellites 2012-11-11, retrieved 2023-05-20^
- Catherine Sander. Ariane 5 Data Relating to Flight 210 Astrium, Nov 2012, retrieved 2023-08-08^