Optus C1 Satellite at 155.6°E
Optus C1 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Optus at 155.8°E, launched in 2003. Ground stations within its coverage can use it with a fixed antenna, or a tracking antenna for larger dishes, since its orbit is inclined.
- 155.8°E
- Orbital slot
- Optus
- Operator
- 2003
- Launched
- Inclined orbit
- Inclination 7.23°
Coverage
Countries in view above 10° elevation
28 countries, by the centre of each country:
Look angles from major cities
| City | Azimuth (true) | Elevation | Skew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 240.8° | 14.1° | +24.9° |
| Honolulu | 259.1° | 36.0° | +66.5° |
| Singapore | 82.4° | 30.4° | +87.3° |
| Tokyo | 149.0° | 52.3° | -24.7° |
| Sydney | 7.0° | 42.7° | +6.0° |
Skew: + is clockwise, looking at the satellite from behind the dish. Use the live map for any other location, plus sun outage dates and a rain fade link budget.
Neighbouring satellites
Satellites within 3° of this slot. Close spacing matters for antenna size and adjacent-satellite interference.
Ground station equipment
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