# ST-2

> telecommunications satellite in geosynchronous orbit, launched in 2011

**Wikidata**: [Q2207982](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2207982)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ST-2)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/st-2

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **ST-2**:

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## Summary  
ST-2 is a telecommunications satellite launched in 2011 and operated by SingTel. It resides in geostationary orbit, providing communication services across regions. The satellite was launched aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from ELA-3.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: May 20, 2011 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator**: SingTel ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2011-022B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q728945))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 37606 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who operates ST-2?  
A: ST-2 is operated by SingTel, a Singaporean telecommunications company.  

### Q: What was the launch vehicle used for ST-2?  
A: ST-2 was launched aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket, a European heavy-lift launch vehicle.  

### Q: What orbit does ST-2 occupy?  
A: ST-2 is in a geostationary orbit, meaning it remains fixed relative to Earth's surface.  

## Why It Matters  
ST-2 plays a critical role in global telecommunications by providing stable, high-capacity communication links across vast regions. Geostationary satellites like ST-2 enable reliable broadcasting, internet, and data services, particularly in areas with limited terrestrial infrastructure. Its launch in 2011 expanded SingTel's coverage and reinforced the importance of satellite technology in bridging connectivity gaps.  

## Notable For  
- **SingTel's Ownership**: One of the few major telecommunications satellites operated by SingTel.  
- **Ariane 5 ECA Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of European launch vehicles for commercial payloads.  
- **Geostationary Stability**: Provides consistent coverage due to its fixed orbital position.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 20, 2011 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: ELA-3, Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit Type**: Geostationary ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2011-022B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q728945))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 37606 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Operational Context  
- **Operator**: SingTel ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Primary Function**: Telecommunications ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013