Program: Brasilsat

Also called SBTS (Sistema Brasileiro de Telecomunicacoes por Satellite)

Brasilian telecommunication system operated by Star One, an Embratel company. Control station in Guaratiba, outside Rio de Janeiro.

Contract for Brasilsat As was worth $122.5 million for construction. Contract for Brasilsat Bs was worth $175.2 million for construction.

In 2011, the company secured 2 GEO slots at 70 and 84 deg West. The 2 others (45 and 68.5 deg West) were granted to Hughes.

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