// GEO · WEST
69.9°W
Embratel Star One
Implied valuation
medium confidence| Arc desirability | North America | ×1.60 |
| Occupancy | 3 co-located satellites | ×1.36 |
| Operator | Tier-1 operator | ×1.30 |
| Spectrum | Ku/C-band | ×1.32 |
| Scarcity | Congestion score 38 | ×1.19 |
Heuristic estimate from public data, not a market quote. A baseline is multiplied by arc desirability, occupancy, operator tier, spectrum, and arc scarcity. See the methodology in docs.
Brazil's leading commercial satellite operator slot. Embratel Star One serves Brazil's vast interior where fiber is absent: oil and gas platforms in the Santos Basin, agribusiness connectivity across the cerrado, government networks, and cellular backhaul for remote communities. One of the most strategically important slots in Latin America.
Co-located satellites (3)
| Satellite | Launched |
|---|---|
Star One C4 | 15 |
Star One C2 | 8 |
ViaSat-2 | 17 |
FCC Authorizations (3)
| Satellite | Call Sign |
|---|---|
STAR ONE D2 11.7-12.2 GHz (s-E) · 14-14.5 GHz (E-s) | S3142 |
STAR ONE C4 11.7-12.2 GHz (s-E) · 14-14.5 GHz (E-s) | S3192 |
VIASAT-2 17.7-19.3 GHz (s-E) · 19.7-20.2 GHz (s-E) · 27.5-29.1 GHz (E-s) | S2902 |
Satellite names, operators, and positions from UCS Satellite Database (May 2023). FCC authorization data from the FCC Approved Space Station List. Satellite identifiers (NORAD/COSPAR) omitted; UCS identifier accuracy has not been independently verified. Curated descriptions and valuations from Clarke.