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NORAD ID: 35756
Int'l Code: 2009-044B
Perigee: 35,782.6 km
Apogee: 35,804.5 km
Inclination: 0.0°
Period: 1,436.1 min
Semi major axis: 42,164.5 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 10246.61598878 -.00000156 00000-0 10000-3 0 1896
2 35756 000.0371 332.3715 0002597 174.0927 213.9575 01.00272644 3838
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