description Optus D3 Overview
Optus D3 is a geostationary communications satellite operated for the Australian telecommunications company Optus. Launched in 2009 aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, it carries Ku-band transponders used to relay television, communications, and data services. Its coverage is centered on Australia and New Zealand, supporting broadcasters, telecommunications providers, and other satellite-service customers.
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When and how was Optus D3 launched?
Optus D3 was launched in 2009 aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. Ariane 5 was the European heavy-lift launcher commonly used for large geostationary satellites.
What does Optus D3 do?
Optus D3 carries Ku-band transponders for television, communications, and data services. A transponder receives an uplinked signal, shifts or amplifies it, and sends it back toward Earth.
Who operated Optus D3?
Optus D3 was operated for Optus, the Australian telecommunications company. It belongs to the Optus D satellite generation used for communications coverage in the Australian region.
What kind of orbit does Optus D3 use?
Optus D3 is a geostationary communications satellite. A geostationary spacecraft appears fixed over one point on Earth, which is useful for satellite television and fixed communications links.
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