Star One D1

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Star One D1 Satellite

The beginning of a new era in satellite communications.

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The first Satellite of the fourth generation

Star One D1 is a Brazilian geostationary satellite equipped with C band, Ku band, and Ka band transponders for telecommunications services. It supports data, audio, video, and internet connectivity needs for corporate and government customers across Brazil, South America, Central America, and Mexico.
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Manufacturing

Built by SSL, a North American company, the satellite was launched in December 2016 from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana.

Specifications

Uses the 1300E platform, with 16,602W of operational power, a launch mass of 6,340 kg, and an expected operational life of 15 years.

Coverage

Positioned at 84.0°W, it expands Ku band and Ka band capacity, providing robust coverage across Brazil and Latin America.

Transmission

Features 28 C band transponders, 24 Ku band transponders, and approximately 300 Ka band transponders, enabling the integration of remote regions into cellular networks and supporting ultra-fast data transmission.