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Satellite Name:
Optus D3
Status:
active
Position:
156° E (156° E)
Norad:
35756
Cospar number:
2009-044B
Operator:
Optus Communications
Launch date:
31-Jul-2009
Launch site:
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle:
Ariane 5 ECA
Launch mass (kg):
2460
Dry mass (kg):
1160
Manufacturer:
Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC)
Model (bus):
GEOStar-2 Bus
Orbit:
GEO
Expected lifetime:
15 yrs.
Call sign:
Beacon(s):
Details:
24 Ku-band transponders, with 8 back-up channels also available, to provide fixed communications and direct television broadcasting services to Australia and New Zealand
Beams:
Ku-band Australia beam (active)
Ku-band New Zealand beam (active)
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