Status
Success
GStar-2, Brasilsat-A2
Launch Time
Fri Mar 28, 1986 23:30 UTC
Fri Mar 28, 1986 23:30 UTC
Flight V17.
Rocket
Mission Details
GStar-2
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.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 1,270.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Brasilsat-A2
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.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 1,195.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
ELA-2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France
Stats
1986
28th orbital launch attempt
Arianespace
9th mission
2nd mission of 1986
8th successful mission
2nd consecutive successful mission
Ariane 3
6th mission
1st mission of 1986
5th successful mission
1st consecutive successful mission