# Brazilsat B2

> Brazilian communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q14559237](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14559237)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brasilsat_B2)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/brazilsat-b2

## Summary
Brazilsat B2 is a Brazilian communications satellite launched on March 28, 1995, by Embratel. It was placed in geostationary orbit and later replaced by the Star One C1 satellite.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: March 28, 1995
- Operator: Embratel
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 44LP rocket
- Launch site: ELA-2
- Orbit: Geostationary
- COSPAR ID: 1995-016A
- Replaced by: Star One C1
- Country: Brazil
- Wikidata ID: 23536

## FAQs
### Q: When was Brazilsat B2 launched?
A: Brazilsat B2 was launched on March 28, 1995.

### Q: Who operated Brazilsat B2?
A: Brazilsat B2 was operated by Embratel, a Brazilian telecommunications company.

### Q: What was Brazilsat B2 replaced by?
A: Brazilsat B2 was replaced by the Star One C1 satellite.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle for Brazilsat B2?
A: Brazilsat B2 was launched using an Ariane 44LP rocket from ELA-2.

## Why It Matters
Brazilsat B2 played a crucial role in Brazil's telecommunications infrastructure by providing satellite communication services across the country. As a communications satellite in geostationary orbit, it enabled television broadcasting, data transmission, and telephone services to remote areas where terrestrial infrastructure was insufficient. The satellite was part of Brazil's effort to establish independent satellite capabilities to reduce dependence on foreign communication systems. Its replacement by the Star One C1 demonstrates the evolution of Brazil's space program, showing how satellite technology has advanced over time.

## Notable For
- One of Brazil's dedicated communications satellites, providing domestic telecommunications infrastructure
- Part of the transition to Brazil's independent satellite capabilities
- Successfully launched using the Ariane 44LP rocket from ELA-2 in 1995
- Later replaced by the more advanced Star One C1 satellite

## Body
### Overview
Brazilsat B2 is a Brazilian communications satellite that was launched on March 28, 1995. The satellite was placed in geostationary orbit to provide telecommunications services across Brazil. It was operated by Embratel and later replaced by the Star One C1 satellite.

### Technical Details
- COSPAR ID: 1995-016A
- Orbit: Geostationary
- Operator: Embratel
- Country: Brazil
- Aliases: Brazilsat B-2

### Launch Information
- Launch date: March 28, 1995
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 44LP
- Launch site: ELA-2
- Significant event: Rocket launch on 1995-03-28 at ELA-2

### Related Entities
- communications satellite (class) — artificial satellite designed for telecommunications
- Ariane 44LP (class) — rocket in the Ariane 4 series

### Online Presence
- Wikipedia titles: Brasilsat B2 (available in English, German, and Portuguese)
- Wikidata ID: 23536
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/120wrql5
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "23536"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](http://www.tbs-satellite.com/tse/online/sat_brasilsat_c1.html)