Star One D2

Digital innovation and the future of television

With the longest operational lifespan and technical capacity in the fleet, the Star One D2 Satellite offers four times the power in the C band compared to previous models.
 
For companies looking to expand TV services, data transmission, and broadband. It is strategically positioned and its four frequency bands ensure broad coverage and superior performance.

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Manufacturing

Built by Maxar Technologies and launched aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle from the Guiana space centre in French Guiana.

Specifications

Built on the 1300E platform, featuring 19.3 kW of power, a launch mass of 6,200 kg, an 18-year design life, and advanced station-keeping systems for precise orbital positioning and hybrid propulsion to optimize operational lifespan.

Coverage

Located at 70.0°W, providing full coverage across Brazil and Latin America. Supports operations in the Ka, Ku, C, and X bands to meet diverse connectivity demands.

Transmission

Equipped with 28 C band transponders, 24 Ku band transponders, a Ka band payload for commercial services, and an X band payload designed for government and defense applications.
 

Benefits for the media sector

Modernization of satellite reception infrastructure

Expansion of broadcasting capacity

High-definition content transmission

Regionalized content distribution