Optus D2 is an Australian geostationary communications satellite that was launched by an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou at 22:02 UT on 5 October 2007. The 2.4 tonne (with fuel), 3.8 kW craft carries 24 Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home (DTH) television services to Australia and New Zealand, after parking over 152 deg-E longitude.
The Optus D2 satellite will be used for television and communications services to Australia and New Zealand. It features two dozen Ku-band transponders and a design life exceeding 15 years. Just like its launch partner, the Optus D2 is destined for geostationary orbit. The satellite is headed for 152 degrees East longitude over the equator to replace the Optus B3 craft launched in 1994
NORAD ID: 32252
Int'l Code: 2007-044A
Perigee: 35,780.3 km
Apogee: 35,810.4 km
Inclination: 0.0°
Period: 1,436.2 min
Launch date: October 5, 2007
Source: Australia (AUS)
The Optus D2 satellite will be used for television and communications services to Australia and New Zealand. It features two dozen Ku-band transponders and a design life exceeding 15 years. Just like its launch partner, the Optus D2 is destined for geostationary orbit. The satellite is headed for 152 degrees East longitude over the equator to replace the Optus B3 craft launched in 1994
NORAD ID: 32252
Int'l Code: 2007-044A
Perigee: 35,780.3 km
Apogee: 35,810.4 km
Inclination: 0.0°
Period: 1,436.2 min
Launch date: October 5, 2007
Source: Australia (AUS)