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OPTUS D2 (32252)
COSPAR: 2007-044A | Alt Name: Optus D2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 5, 2007
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5GS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32252
International Designator
2007-044A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:59:12 GMT
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Inclination
2.12°
Right Ascension
81.83°
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Argument of Perigee
20.06°
Period
1449.47 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPTUS D2
Alternative Name
Optus D2
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
OPTS
Country
Australia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 32252U 07044A 26185.24944862 -.00000302 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 32252 2.1224 81.8305 0002477 20.0594 47.6792 0.99346604 68710
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The OPTUS D2 satellite, also known as Optus D2, was launched on October 5, 2007, from the ELA3 pad at Kourou, French Guiana using an Ariane 5GS launch vehicle. This communication satellite is owned by OPTS and manufactured by OSCD (Orbital Sciences Corporation) on a Star-2.4 Bus configuration. It has a dry mass of 1079 kg, a launch mass of 2350 kg, dimensions including a length of 4.2 meters, diameter of 2.3 meters, and span of 22.4 meters. OPTUS D2 is equipped with 24 (+8) Ku-band transponders for communication purposes, powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's expected operational lifetime is 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.2
Diameter
2.3
Span
22.4
Dry Mass
1079
Launch Mass
2350
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
7.9621
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Optus D2
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
OSCD
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
OSC Star 2.4
Configuration
Star-2.4 Bus
Motor
BT-4
Equipment
24 (+8) Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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