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Optus B3

Also known as Aussat B3

retired

Identification

Position164° E (81.3° W)
NORAD / COSPAR23227 / 1994-055A
OperatorOptus Communications
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerBoeing (Hughes)
ModelHS-601
Mass2858 kg
Dry mass1582 kg

Launch

Launch siteXichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicleLong March CZ-2E

Beacons

12747.5H12749H

Comment

15 Ku-band transponders covering Australia and New Zealand. Provides telephone, TV, mobile communications, air traffic control. Also has 1 L-band tranponder, Ka-band beacon and laser retroreflector.

Lifetime
27 Aug 1994Launched
10 yrDesign life
32.0 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Aug 2004End of life
Satellite is retired