Optus-X Satellite at 156.4°E
Optus-X (also known as ADS-01) is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Optus at 156.4°E, launched in 2024. Ground stations within its coverage can use it with a fixed antenna.
- 156.4°E
- Orbital slot
- Optus
- Operator
- 2024
- Launched
- Station-kept
- Inclination 0.01°
Coverage
Countries in view above 10° elevation
25 countries, by the centre of each country:
AustraliaBangladeshBhutanBruneiCambodiaChinaFijiIndonesiaJapanLaosMalaysiaMongoliaMyanmarNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNorth KoreaPapua New GuineaPhilippinesSolomon IslandsSouth KoreaTaiwanThailandTimor-LesteVanuatuVietnam
Look angles from major cities
| City | Azimuth (true) | Elevation | Skew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 237.2° | 7.9° | +24.1° |
| Honolulu | 250.5° | 33.3° | +61.6° |
| Singapore | 91.1° | 29.9° | -88.3° |
| Tokyo | 152.8° | 44.9° | -21.9° |
| Sydney | 9.3° | 50.3° | +7.7° |
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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