# Telstar 14R

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1742136](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1742136)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar_14R)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/telstar-14r

## Summary
Telstar 14R is a communications satellite operated by Telesat, placed into geostationary orbit. It was launched on May 20, 2011, from Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-M launch vehicle with a Briz-M space tug.

## Key Facts
- **Class:** Communications satellite
- **Operator:** Telesat
- **Launch Date:** 2011-05-20
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-M
- **Space Tug:** Briz-M
- **COSPAR ID:** 2011-021A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 37602
- **Alternative Name:** Estrela do Sul 2
- **Orbit:** Geostationary orbit
- **Sitelink Count:** 5 (across de, en, lv, pt, Wikipedia languages)

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary function of Telstar 14R?
A: Telstar 14R is a communications satellite, designed for telecommunications purposes.

### Q: Who operates Telstar 14R?
A: The satellite is operated by Telesat.

### Q: When and where was Telstar 14R launched?
A: It was launched on May 20, 2011, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.

### Q: What launch vehicle was used for Telstar 14R?
A: Telstar 14R was launched using a Proton-M rocket.

## Why It Matters
Telstar 14R represents a critical component in global telecommunications infrastructure, enabling satellite communications services from geostationary orbit. Its launch expanded Telesat's capacity to deliver voice, data, and video services across its coverage area. As a communications satellite, Telstar 14R plays a vital role in bridging connectivity gaps, particularly for regions lacking extensive terrestrial networks. Its deployment underscores the ongoing reliance on space-based solutions for reliable global communications.

## Notable For
- **Operated by Telesat:** A major commercial satellite operator.
- **Launch Specifics:** Utilized a Proton-M launch vehicle augmented by a Briz-M space tug.
- **Unique Catalog Number:** Assigned Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 37602.
- **Geostationary Position:** Maintains a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface for consistent coverage.
- **Alternative Naming:** Also known as Estrela do Sul 2.

## Body
### Overview
Telstar 14R is an instance of a communications satellite. It is operated by the company Telesat. An alternative name for the satellite is Estrela do Sul 2. It resides in geostationary orbit.

### Technical Specifications
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 37602
- **COSPAR ID:** 2011-021A
- **Wikipedia Title:** Telstar 14R
- **Available Wikipedia Languages:** German (de), English (en), Latvian (lv), Portuguese (pt), Russian (ru)
- **Sitelink Count:** 5

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** 2011-05-20
- **Launch Point:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-M (a member of the Proton family of Soviet/Russian launch vehicles)
- **Space Tug:** Briz-M
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch (point_in_time: 2011-05-20, at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200)

### Operator and Identification
- **Operator:** Telesat
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0hznxls
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "37602"]

## References

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