Technology development/demonstration.
"Multipurpose communications satellite covering Latin America for Embratel of Brazil, carries transponders operating in Ku-, Ka-, C-, and X-band frequencies."
First earth observation satellite produced entirely by Brazil.
"Will detect and geolocate radio frequency transmissions, providing intelligence on maritime activity for governments and commercial customers. The radio frequency monitoring data will be particularly useful for tracking ships that can?t be monitored using automated identification systems"
"Video and radio broadcasters, Internet service providers and direct-to-home television programming, satellite telephone calls, and high-speed data transmissions over Brazil, Mexico and other parts of Latin America."
4 surveillance of satellites h GEO.
"28 C-band, 16 Ku-band, entire South American region."
"Has one X-band transponder for military use. 28 C-band and 16 Ku-band transponders, services to Brazil and neighboring countries."