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Star One C2

The Star One C2 is a communications satellite that services broadcasters in Brazil. The mass before the launch was 4,100 kilograms which is closely 9,000 pounds. The mission lifespan is approximately fifteen years. This satellite orbits the earth 36 kilometers above the surface of the Earth, the pattern is a geocentric orbit. Star One C2 makes it around the Earth  in 1,436.1 minutes at a speed of 3.07 kilometers per second. This satellite cost $200,000,000.