SGDC

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SGDC is classified as:

Geostationary

NORAD ID: 42692

Int'l Code: 2017-023B

Launch date: May 4, 2017
Source: Brazil (BRAZ)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

SGDC is the first Brazilian government satellite, as well as the initial spacecraft to be launched by Arianespace for Visiona Tecnologia Espacial S.A. – the SGDC prime contractor, responsible for the program management, overall system integration and end-to-end communication. This dual-use (civil and military) relay platform will enable the implementation of a secure satellite communications system for the Brazilian government and armed forces, while also reducing the digital divide in Brazil. Based on the Spacebus 4000C4 platform, the SGDC platform carries 57 transponders in Ka- and X-band. It will have a liftoff mass estimated at 5,735 kg., and is to be positioned at an orbital slot of 75 deg. West.

1 42692U 17023B   26222.32236170 -.00000262  00000-0  00000-0 0  9995
2 42692   0.0140  71.8636 0002079  76.4789 211.6548  1.00271448 33943

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC