STAR™ GeOSTATIOnARy SATeLLITeS
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STAR SATeLLITeS
The Right-Sized Answer
When your mission calls for a small- to-medium (about 1.5 - 5.0 kW payload) GeO satellite, why settle for a less capable design or pay the unnecessary expense of a large spacecraft with unused excess capacity, potentially higher risk, and high acquisition and launch cost? Orbital’s STAR GeO platform is the right-sized answer with proven reliability and flexible payload capabilities. And, when your mission calls for a very large satellite (up to about 10 kW payload) consider the advantages of two smaller spacecraft.
The Small GeO Market Leader
The industry has embraced STAR because small satellites offer clear economic advantages for many business cases. From start-ups and emerging enterprises to established operators with large fleets of satellites, STAR offers right-sized operational and financial solutions.
Unparalleled Flexibility for All Missions and All Markets Why Choose STAR? • Optimally Sized for Specific Markets
The STAR satellite was designed to specifically target the expanding market for small- to-medium GEO communications satellites.
Large, Established Operators
• Best choice for orbital slots with limited frequency clearance
• High Reliability
The STAR design uses flight-proven components from leading manufacturers. There have been no insurance claims against the STAR design in the last five years.
• Ideal to fill service gaps • Complements existing satellites, adding capacity and frequency bands • Can provide cost-effective partial sparing
• State-of-the-Art Design, Highest Performance in Class
The STAR bus is a modern, state-of-the-art satellite that can provide more payload power for each kg of launch mass than any other satellite in its class.
• Reduce Risk in Uncertain Markets
Operators can choose to use two or more STARs rather than a single large satellite to stage their entry into uncertain markets.
Growing or Emerging Operators
• Staged satellite investment conserves capital while allowing for phased-in capacity and faster break-even • Multiple satellites mitigate risk
• Reduce Launch Risk
Operators can spread launch risks by deploying STAR™ satellites using separate launch vehicles, reducing the chances of a catastrophic total loss. System capabilities and costs remain essentially the same as for a single large satellite.
• Supports a Variety of Payloads
High-profile customers have trusted the STAR satellite to carry their C-, Ku-, S- and Ka-band payloads for FSS, MSS and DTH missions.
Smaller Operators
• Small satellites are most economical • Best solution for limited numbers of transponders
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facilities
Initial Design Through “Ready for Launch” from One Location
Orbital’s Satellite Manufacturing Facility (SMF) located in Dulles, Virginia is one of the most advanced in the world. Situated on Orbital’s 77-acre world headquarters campus, it houses all of Orbital’s space systems manufacturing and test facilities.
• Centralized corporate campus includes engineering, program offices, manufacturing and test labs, and satellite mission control centers in one geographical location • Dedicated program office staff follows the satellite from design through procurement of hardware, manufacturing, integration testing and in-orbit delivery of the satellite • Subsystem fabrication, spacecraft integration and complete environmental testing all performed under one roof
Integrated Test Facility
• Simultaneous production capability for eight GEO spacecraft • Fully AS9100 (Rev B) and ISO 9001: 2000 compliant • Spacecraft leave the facility completely tested and ready for shipment to the launch site • 140,000 square feet of high bays, clean rooms and test facilities
Orbital Communications International
21839 Atlantic Boulevard, Dulles, VA 20166 Telephone: 703.984.8600 www.orbital.com/communicationsatellites
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