Brasilsat B2

Brasilsat B2
Spacecraft properties

Mission type	Telecommunications
Operator	Embratel
COSPAR ID	1995-016A
SATCAT №	23536
Mission duration	12 years

Bus	HS-376
Manufacturer	Hughes
Launch mass	1,757 kilograms (3,874 lb)
Dry mass	1,052 kilograms (2,319 lb)

Start of mission
Launch date	March 28, 1995 (1995-03-28) at 23:14:19 UTC
Rocket	Ariane 44 LP V66
Launch site	Kourou ELA-2
Contractor	Arianespace

Orbital parameters
Reference system	Geocentric
Regime	Geostationary
Longitude	(first position): 65° West (current position): 63.1° West
Semi-major axis	42,241.0 kilometres (26,247.3 mi)
Perigee	35,868.5 kilometres (22,287.7 mi)
Apogee	35,871.8 kilometres (22,289.7 mi)
Inclination	6.6314 degrees
Period	1,440 minutes^[1]

Brasilsat B2 is a Brazilian communications satellite launched on March 28, 1995, by an Ariane rocket model 44L at Kourou in French Guiana.^[2]

History

The Boeing Company contracted the acquisition of three satellites from Hughes Electronics Corporation. As part of the contract, Hughes would divide the work with Promon Engenharia SA of São Paulo. Brasilsat B1 and B2 were tested by the Institute of Space Research - INPE of São José dos Campos, Brasilsat B3 and B4 were tested in the Hughes laboratories.

The contract also included renovation of sensor equipment and telemetry, provided by Guaratiba Center for Satellite Signaling, located in Rio de Janeiro, as well as automation and installation of security equipment in the Tanguá Control Station.

Current status

In January 2008, Brasilsat B2 was moved from its former orbital position at 65.0°W to 92.0°W. Brasilsat B2 is now in inclined orbit at 63º W.

Of the four Brasilsat satellites, only B3 and B4 are currently transmitting signals.

Main Characteristics

Original Orbital Position: 65.0° W
Current Orbital Position: 63.1°W (Inactive)
Coverage: Brazil
Transponders: 28 C-Band
Launch Date: March 28, 1995
Model: Hughes HS 376 W
Launch location/vehicle: Arianespace / Ariane 44 LP
Planned Life of satellite: 12 years

References

↑ BRAZILSAT B2. N2yo.com. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
↑ Gunter Dirk Krebs. Brasilsat 1, 2, 3, 4. Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2016-06-29.

External links

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