Satellite promises: An open-source investigation and footprint analysis of SGDC-1’s quest in delivering broadband to public rural schools in Brazil

Iago Bojczuk · 2025 · Convergence The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies

Summary. Brazil launched the SGDC-1 satellite in 2017 to deliver broadband to rural public schools. This study analyzes government documents, news coverage, and satellite footprint maps to reveal how the project functions both as infrastructure and as a political narrative. The satellite serves underserved rural populations but faces challenges from public-private partnerships, militarization, and outage risks. The authors call for stronger civic oversight and new policies to ensure the project's long-term viability.

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  title   = {Satellite promises: An open-source investigation and footprint analysis of SGDC-1’s quest in delivering broadband to public rural schools in Brazil},
  author  = {Iago Bojczuk},
  journal = {Convergence The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.1177/13548565251353426},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1177/13548565251353426}
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DOI

10.1177/13548565251353426

Countries

Brazil

Regions

South America

Categories

broadband-and-digital, policy, general-innovation

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2026-04-29