OPTUS D3

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OPTUS D3 is classified as:

NORAD ID: 35756

Int'l Code: 2009-044B

Perigee: 35,783.5 km

Apogee: 35,804.9 km

Inclination: 0.2 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42165 km

RCS: 6.3096 m² (large)

Launch date: August 21, 2009
Source: Australia (AUS)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

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.

1 35756U 09044B   24260.90683976 -.00000156  00000-0  00000+0 0  9997
2 35756   0.2400  83.3657 0002538  80.2199 315.2115  1.00270297 55234

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC