Satellite Name: Optus 10 Status: planned Position: 164° E (164° E) Norad: Cospar number: Operator:Optus Communications Launch date: 30-Dec-2013 (Estimated) Launch site:Guiana Space Center Launch vehicle:Ariane 5 ECA Launch mass (kg): 3200 Dry mass (kg): Manufacturer:Space Systems Loral (SSL) Model (bus):LS-1300 Orbit: GEO Expected lifetime: 15 yrs.
Call sign: Beacon(s): Details:
24 Ku-band transponders to provide high quality broadcast services to households, and twoway voice and data communication services to areas in and around Australia and NZ