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NORAD ID: 35756
Int'l Code: 2009-044B
Perigee: 35,774.6 km
Apogee: 35,812.6 km
Inclination: 0.1 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42164 km
Launch date: August 21, 2009
Source: Australia (AUS)
Comments: Optus D3 is the third in the current generation of communications satellites built in Virginia by Orbital Sciences for the Australian operator. This latest craft will enable a broadening of services provided from space. Constructed around Orbital's Star 2 design with a 15-year life expectancy, the 5,400-pound (2,450-kg) craft has Ku-band transponders for relaying communications and direct-to-home television across Australia and New Zealand. It will be positioned at 156 degrees East longitude.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 35756U 09044B 14109.63231279 -.00000160 00000-0 10000-3 0 28
2 35756 000.0537 028.3573 0004504 354.6259 208.2985 01.00272289 17102
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for OPTUS D3
