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Optus D2

retired

Identification

Position160° E (59.7° E)
NORAD / COSPAR32252 / 2007-044A
OperatorOptus Communications
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman
ModelGEOStar-2
Mass2350 kg
Dry mass1060 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 GS

Beacons

12243.75H12245.75H

Comment

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

Lifetime
05 Oct 2007Launched
15 yrDesign life
18.8 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Oct 2022End of life
Satellite is retired