Brazilian communications satellite
Brasilsat B2 is a Brazilian communications satellite launched on 28 March 1995, at 23:14:19 UTC , by an Ariane 44LP H10+ launch vehicle at Kourou in French Guiana .[ 1]
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 National Institute for 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° West to 92° West. Brasilsat B2 is now in inclined orbit at 63° West.
Of the four Brasilsat satellites, only Brasilsat B3 and Brasilsat B4 are currently(?) transmitting signals.
Main characteristics
Original orbital position: 65° West
Current orbital position: 63.1° West (inactive)
Coverage: Brazil
Transponders: 28 C-band , 1 X-band
Launch date: 28 March 1995
Model: Hughes HS-376W
Launch location/vehicle: Centre Spatial Guyanais / Ariane 44LP
Planned life of satellite: 12 years
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