# Brazilsat B3

> Brazilian communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q14559236](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14559236)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brasilsat_B3)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/brazilsat-b3

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Brazilsat B3**:

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## Summary  
Brazilsat B3 is a Brazilian communications satellite designed for telecommunications services. It was launched on February 4, 1998, aboard an Ariane 44LP rocket from ELA-2 in French Guiana. The satellite is part of Brazil's efforts to enhance its domestic and regional communication infrastructure.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Launch Date**: February 4, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 44LP rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-2, French Guiana ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-006A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Country**: Brazil ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Alternate Name**: Brazilsat B-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 25152 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Brazilsat B3?  
A: Brazilsat B3 was designed to provide telecommunications services, supporting Brazil's domestic and regional communication needs.  

### Q: How was Brazilsat B3 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard an Ariane 44LP rocket from ELA-2 in French Guiana on February 4, 1998.  

### Q: Is Brazilsat B3 still operational?  
A: The source material does not specify its current operational status, but it was active after its launch in 1998.  

## Why It Matters  
Brazilsat B3 played a critical role in Brazil's satellite communication infrastructure, enabling reliable telecommunications across the country and neighboring regions. As part of the Brazilsat series, it helped bridge communication gaps in remote areas and supported commercial, governmental, and emergency services. Its successful launch and operation demonstrated Brazil's growing capabilities in space technology and its collaboration with international partners like Arianespace.  

## Notable For  
- One of Brazil's key communications satellites launched in the late 1990s.  
- Launched using the Ariane 44LP, a reliable rocket in the Ariane 4 series.  
- Contributed to expanding telecommunications coverage in South America.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 4, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Rocket**: Ariane 44LP ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: ELA-2, French Guiana ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-006A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 25152 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Classification  
- **Type**: Communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Country**: Brazil ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report