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Optus D3

Also known as Optus-D3+MEV-01

active

Identification

Position156° E (156.1° E)
NORAD / COSPAR35756 / 2009-044B
OperatorOptus Communications
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman
ModelGEOStar-2
Mass2500 kg
Dry mass1188 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center
Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

Beacons

12239.25V12241.25V

Comment

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

Lifetime
21 Aug 2009Launched
15 yrDesign life
16.9 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Aug 2024End of life
Design lifetime exceeded by 1.9 years
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