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Optus D2

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
32252 / 2007-044A
Operator
Optus Communications

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
160° E (94.5° E)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Model
GEOStar-2
Mass
2350 kg
Dry mass
1060 kg

Launch

Launch date
05 Oct 2007
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 GS
Design life
15 yr

Beacons

12243.75H12245.75H

Comment

24 (+8) Ku-band transponders to provide television and communications services to Australia and New Zealand