Star One D2 SSL

Brazil’s Star One taps SSL for satellite, Arianespace for launch

by —

Brazilian satellite operator Embratel Star One today purchased a multiple-payload telecommunications satellite from Space Systems Loral, reflecting the company’s mixed feelings on adopting high-throughput Ka-band capacity.

Business Launch ArianespaceBrazilSSLStar One
Ariane 5 carrying Star One C4 and MSG-4 lifts off from Europe's French Guiana spaceport. Credit: Arianespace

Ariane 5 Launches Star One C4, MSG 4

by —

Europe’s Ariane 5 rocket on July 15 placed a Brazilian commercial telecom satellite and a European weather spacecraft into geostationary transfer orbit.

Launch Ariane 5MSG-4Star One