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OPTUS B1 (AUSSAT B1) (22087)
COSPAR: 1992-054A | Alt Name: Optus B1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 13, 1992
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22087
International Designator
1992-054A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:51:53 GMT
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Inclination
12.96°
Right Ascension
23.99°
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Argument of Perigee
120.13°
Period
1451.57 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPTUS B1 (AUSSAT B1)
Alternative Name
Optus B1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
OPT
Country
Australia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 22087U 92054A 26184.49436499 -.00000128 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 22087 12.9597 23.9919 0009042 120.1344 239.8950 0.99203114134864
Source: Celestrak
Summary
OPTUS B1 (AUSSAT B1), also known as Optus B1, is a communication satellite launched on August 13, 1992, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2E launch vehicle from launch pad LC2. With a shape described as Box + 2 Pan, the satellite measures 2.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 20.6 meters. It has a dry mass of 1,200 kg and a launch mass of 2,900 kg. The spacecraft is equipped with 15 Ku-band transponders, one L-band transponder, a Ka-band beacon, and a laser retroreflector for its communication mission. Power generation comes from two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. The satellite was manufactured by HSES and operates under the ownership of OPT. Its designed lifetime is ten years, and it has an RCS (reflective cross-section) value of 25.1188.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.3
Diameter
2.3
Span
20.6
Dry Mass
1200
Launch Mass
2900
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
25.1188
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Optus B1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
HS-601
Configuration
HS-601
Motor
R-4D-11
Equipment
15 Ku-band transponders, 1 L-band tranponder, Ka-band beacon, laser retroreflector
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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