Loral To Supply Brazilian Satellite, Estrela do Sul

Loral Skynet do Brasil, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications, announced Space Systems/Loral will build a high-powered FS-1300 satellite to serve the Latin American market. The fixed satellite services (FSS) spacecraft will carry 36 Ku-band transponders, with two Ku-spot beams. Estrela do Sul is expected to be launched in mid-2002 and will be located at 63 W. Estrela do Sul translates to English as Star of the South.

In order to begin service Loral Skynet do Brasil has acquired the Anik C1 satellite from Telesat Canada. The satellite has been renamed to Brasil 1(T), and is being moved from 106.8 W and is expected to arrive at the 63 W slot later this month, where it will provide limited service until the launch of Estrela do Sul. Brasil 1(T) is an HS376 launched in 1985 with 8 Ku-band transponders available for service. In its new location, the satellite will provide coverage of the middle region of Brazil including Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia.
  

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