GStar-2, Brasilsat-A2

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

23:30:00

Friday March 28, 1986

Mission Details

Launch Notes

Flight V17.

GStar-2

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The GStar satellites form the Ku-band component of GTE's satellite fleet. The spacecraft were based on RCA's (later GE Astro's) AS-3000 three-axis stabilized bus. They featured a communication payload consisting of 16 active Ku-band transponders with 5 more as a reserve.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

1 Payload

1,270 kilograms

Brasilsat-A2

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Embratel of Brazil in August 1982 contracted with Canada's Spar Aerospace, Ltd., teaming with Hughes, for its Brasilsat A series of HS-376 satellites. The satellites feature 24 C-band transmitters with an additional 6 spares.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

1 Payload

1,195 kilograms

Rocket

Retired
Ariane 3

Active 1984 to 1989

European Space Agency logo

Manufacturer

ESA

Rocket

Diameter: 3.8m

Height: 49m

Payload to Orbit

GTO: 2,700 kg

Liftoff Thrust

5,100 Kilonewtons

Stages

3

Strap-ons

2

Launch Site

ELA-2

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

Fastest Turnaround

16 days

Stats

Ariane 3


6th

Mission

1st

Mission of 1986

European Space Agency


9th

Mission

2nd

Mission of 1986

1986


28th

Orbital launch attempt