Optus D3 Satellite at 156.2°E
Optus D3 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Optus at 156.2°E, launched in 2009. Ground stations within its coverage can use it with a fixed antenna, or a tracking antenna for larger dishes, since its orbit is inclined.
- 156.2°E
- Orbital slot
- Optus
- Operator
- 2009
- Launched
- Slightly inclined
- Inclination 0.69°
Coverage
Countries in view above 10° elevation
25 countries, by the centre of each country:
Look angles from major cities
| City | Azimuth (true) | Elevation | Skew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 237.2° | 7.2° | +24.1° |
| Honolulu | 249.8° | 32.7° | +61.3° |
| Singapore | 91.9° | 30.1° | -87.9° |
| Tokyo | 153.5° | 44.3° | -21.4° |
| Sydney | 9.0° | 51.1° | +7.5° |
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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