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STAR ONE C2

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Launch

Launch date
April 18, 2008 at 10:17 PM UTC
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, Kourou
Launched by
Ariane 5 ECA →
Operator
Arianespace
Mission
Star One C2 & Vinasat-1
Launch record
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Orbit

Orbit regime
GEO
Apoapsis
35,797 km
Periapsis
35,776 km
Inclination
1.23°
Orbital period
1436.11 min

Spacecraft

Operator
Embratel Star One
Manufacturer
Thales Alenia Space
Users
Commercial
Launch mass
4,100 kg
Dry mass
1,750 kg

Identity

COSPAR (Int'l)
2008-018B
NORAD catalog №
32768
Object type
Payload
Owner / operator
BrazilBrazil
Radar cross-section
10.7588 m²
Status
Operational

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