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Optus D Series
Optus C1 156°E In 2003, Optus successfully launched the world's largest hybrid commercial and military communications satellite - Optus C1, in partnership with the Australian Defence Forces. Optus C1 is the Australian hotbird with twenty four commercial Ku-band transponders operating in beams covering Australia, New Zealand, the nearby offshore islands, Papua New Guinea, Hawaii and South East Asia. Optus C1 is carrying subscription TV services, Aurora Free-to-Air radio and television services to remote areas in Australia. Technical Information
Optus C1 Satellite Technical Information
Satellite
Satellite Type:Loral FS1300
Launch Mass:4,800 kg
Mass in Orbit:2,000 kg
Stablization:3-Axis
Dimensions:8.2 metres height; 24.9 metres array deployed
Transponders
Operating Band:Ku FSS, UHF, X, Ka
Uplink Frequencies (GHz):Ku: 14.0 - 14.5 X: 7.9 - 8.4 Ka: 30 - 31 UHF: 0.29 - 0.32
Downlink Frequencies (GHz):Ku: 12.25 - 12.75 X: 7.25 - 7.75 Ka: 20.2 - 21.2 UHF: 0.24 - 0.27
Number of Transponders:Ku-Band: 24 @ 110 watts X-Band: 4 @ 50 watts Ka-Band: 4 @ 130 watts UHF: 5 @ 5KHz and 1 @ 25KHz (total 90 watts)
Bandwidth:Ku-Band: 8 @ 72 MHz, 12 @ 36 MHz X-Band: 60 MHz Ka-Band: 33 MHz UHF: 5KHz and 25KHz
Polarization:Linear (Ku-Band), Circular (X, Ka and UHF)
Performance
EIRP:Ku: Australia/New Zealand: 40 to 51 dBW Asia: 45 to 53 dBW
G/T:Ku: Australia/New Zealand: -4 to +6 dB/K Asia: 0 to +8 dB/K
SFD:-78 to -98 dBW/m2
Solar Array Power:10.6 kilowatts (BOL)
Telemetry:Ku-Band
Command:Ku-Band
X-Band, Ka-Band and UHF payloads are for Australian Military use only.
Optus C1 Satellite Technical Information
Satellite
Satellite Type:Loral FS1300
Launch Mass:4,800 kg
Mass in Orbit:2,000 kg
Stablization:3-Axis
Dimensions:8.2 metres height; 24.9 metres array deployed
Transponders
Operating Band:Ku FSS, UHF, X, Ka
Uplink Frequencies (GHz):Ku: 14.0 - 14.5 X: 7.9 - 8.4 Ka: 30 - 31 UHF: 0.29 - 0.32
Downlink Frequencies (GHz):Ku: 12.25 - 12.75 X: 7.25 - 7.75 Ka: 20.2 - 21.2 UHF: 0.24 - 0.27
Number of Transponders:Ku-Band: 24 @ 110 watts X-Band: 4 @ 50 watts Ka-Band: 4 @ 130 watts UHF: 5 @ 5KHz and 1 @ 25KHz (total 90 watts)
Bandwidth:Ku-Band: 8 @ 72 MHz, 12 @ 36 MHz X-Band: 60 MHz Ka-Band: 33 MHz UHF: 5KHz and 25KHz
Polarization:Linear (Ku-Band), Circular (X, Ka and UHF)
Performance
EIRP:Ku: Australia/New Zealand: 40 to 51 dBW Asia: 45 to 53 dBW
G/T:Ku: Australia/New Zealand: -4 to +6 dB/K Asia: 0 to +8 dB/K
SFD:-78 to -98 dBW/m2
Solar Array Power:10.6 kilowatts (BOL)
Telemetry:Ku-Band
Command:Ku-Band
X-Band, Ka-Band and UHF payloads are for Australian Military use only.
Optus D1 160°E Optus D1 launched October 13 2006.
It carries 24 Ku-band transponders designed to provide fixed communications and direct television broadcasting services to Australia and New Zealand and specific offshore locations. Technical Information
Optus D1 Satellite Technical Information
Satellite
Satellite Type:Orbital Sciences STAR-2
Launch Mass:2,300 kg
Mass in Orbit:1,006 kg
Stablization:3-Axis
Dimensions:3.9 metres height, 17 metres solar array deployed
Transponders
Operating Band:Ku FSS
Uplink Frequencies (GHz):14.0 - 14.5
Downlink Frequencies (GHz):12.25 - 12.75
Number of Transponders:Ku-Band: 16 @ 150 W, 8 @ 44 W
Bandwidth:54 MHz Ku-Band
Polarization:Linear
Performance
EIRP:Australia: 44 - 52 dBW New Zealand: 51 - 57 dBW Australia/New Zealand combined: 43 - 55 dBW
G/T:Australia: 0 to 5 dB/K New Zealand: 1 to 10 dB/K Australia/New Zealand combined: -2 to 5 dB/K
SFD:-78 to -98 dBW/m2
Solar Array Power:4,800 Watts
Telemetry:Ku-Band
Command:Ku-Band
Coverage Map
It carries 24 Ku-band transponders designed to provide fixed communications and direct television broadcasting services to Australia and New Zealand and specific offshore locations. Technical Information
Optus D1 Satellite Technical Information
Satellite
Satellite Type:Orbital Sciences STAR-2
Launch Mass:2,300 kg
Mass in Orbit:1,006 kg
Stablization:3-Axis
Dimensions:3.9 metres height, 17 metres solar array deployed
Transponders
Operating Band:Ku FSS
Uplink Frequencies (GHz):14.0 - 14.5
Downlink Frequencies (GHz):12.25 - 12.75
Number of Transponders:Ku-Band: 16 @ 150 W, 8 @ 44 W
Bandwidth:54 MHz Ku-Band
Polarization:Linear
Performance
EIRP:Australia: 44 - 52 dBW New Zealand: 51 - 57 dBW Australia/New Zealand combined: 43 - 55 dBW
G/T:Australia: 0 to 5 dB/K New Zealand: 1 to 10 dB/K Australia/New Zealand combined: -2 to 5 dB/K
SFD:-78 to -98 dBW/m2
Solar Array Power:4,800 Watts
Telemetry:Ku-Band
Command:Ku-Band
Coverage Map
Optus D2 152°E
Optus D2 launched September 2007.
Optus D2 providing broadcast services for direct to home television broadcasting services to Australia and New Zealand Optus D2 will provide capacity for growth.
Optus D2 Satellite Technical Information
Satellite
Satellite Type:Orbital Sciences STAR-2
Launch Mass:2,460 kg
Mass in Orbit:1,160 kg
Stablization:3-Axis
Dimensions:4.0 metres height; 21.4 metres with solar arrays deployed
Transponders
Operating Band:Ku FSS
Uplink Frequencies:Ku FSS: 14.0 - 14.5 GHz
Downlink Frequencies:Ku FSS: 12.25 - 12.75 GHz
Number of Transponders: Ku-Band: 16 @ 125 W, 8 @ 44 W FSS
Bandwidth:54 MHz Ku Band
Polarization:Linear
Performance
EIRP:Australia: 44 to 52 dBW New Zealand: 51 - 57 dBW Australia/New Zealand combined: 43 - 55 dBW
G/T:Australia: 0 to 5 dB/K New Zealand: 1 to 10 dB/K Australia/New Zealand combined: -2 to 5 dB/K
SFD:-78 to -98 dBW/m2
Solar Array Power:6,440 Watts
Telemetry:Ku-Band
Command:Ku-Band
Optus D2 launched September 2007.
Optus D2 providing broadcast services for direct to home television broadcasting services to Australia and New Zealand Optus D2 will provide capacity for growth.
Optus D2 Satellite Technical Information
Satellite
Satellite Type:Orbital Sciences STAR-2
Launch Mass:2,460 kg
Mass in Orbit:1,160 kg
Stablization:3-Axis
Dimensions:4.0 metres height; 21.4 metres with solar arrays deployed
Transponders
Operating Band:Ku FSS
Uplink Frequencies:Ku FSS: 14.0 - 14.5 GHz
Downlink Frequencies:Ku FSS: 12.25 - 12.75 GHz
Number of Transponders: Ku-Band: 16 @ 125 W, 8 @ 44 W FSS
Bandwidth:54 MHz Ku Band
Polarization:Linear
Performance
EIRP:Australia: 44 to 52 dBW New Zealand: 51 - 57 dBW Australia/New Zealand combined: 43 - 55 dBW
G/T:Australia: 0 to 5 dB/K New Zealand: 1 to 10 dB/K Australia/New Zealand combined: -2 to 5 dB/K
SFD:-78 to -98 dBW/m2
Solar Array Power:6,440 Watts
Telemetry:Ku-Band
Command:Ku-Band
Optus D3 156°E
Optus D3 launched in 2009. Optus D3 will be collocated with Optus C1
to provide enhanced capability for the Australian hotbird location delivering direct-to-home
services across Australia. Optus D3 will provide capacity for growth to meet business demands
and increase the resilience of our satellite network for mission critical applications.
Coverage Map
Optus D3 Satellite Technical Information
Satellite
Satellite Type:Orbital Sciences STAR-2
Launch Mass:2,460 kg
Mass in Orbit:1,160 kg
Stablization:3-Axis
Dimensions:4.0 metres height; 21.4 metres with solar arrays deployed
Transponders
Operating Band:Ku FSS Ku BSS
Uplink Frequencies:Ku FSS: 14.0 - 14.5 GHz Ku BSS: 17.3 - 17.8 GHz
Downlink Frequencies:Ku FSS: 12.25 - 12.75 GHz Ku BSS: 11.7 -12.2 GHz
Number of Transponders:Ku-Band: 24 @ 125 W, 8 @ 44 W FSS
Bandwidth:BSS Australia: 36 MHz FSS New Zealand: 54 MHz
Polarization:Linear
Performance
EIRP:Australia: 44 to 52.0 dBW New Zealand: 49 to 56 dBW Australia/New Zealand combined: 42 to 52 dBW
G/T:Australia: -6 to +4 dB/K New Zealand: +1 to +10 dB/K Australia/New Zealand combined: -5 to +8 dB/K
SFD:-78 to -98 dBW/m2
Solar Array Power:6,440 Watts
Telemetry:Ku-Band
Command:Ku-Band
Optus D3 launched in 2009. Optus D3 will be collocated with Optus C1
to provide enhanced capability for the Australian hotbird location delivering direct-to-home
services across Australia. Optus D3 will provide capacity for growth to meet business demands
and increase the resilience of our satellite network for mission critical applications.
Coverage Map
Optus D3 Satellite Technical Information
Satellite
Satellite Type:Orbital Sciences STAR-2
Launch Mass:2,460 kg
Mass in Orbit:1,160 kg
Stablization:3-Axis
Dimensions:4.0 metres height; 21.4 metres with solar arrays deployed
Transponders
Operating Band:Ku FSS Ku BSS
Uplink Frequencies:Ku FSS: 14.0 - 14.5 GHz Ku BSS: 17.3 - 17.8 GHz
Downlink Frequencies:Ku FSS: 12.25 - 12.75 GHz Ku BSS: 11.7 -12.2 GHz
Number of Transponders:Ku-Band: 24 @ 125 W, 8 @ 44 W FSS
Bandwidth:BSS Australia: 36 MHz FSS New Zealand: 54 MHz
Polarization:Linear
Performance
EIRP:Australia: 44 to 52.0 dBW New Zealand: 49 to 56 dBW Australia/New Zealand combined: 42 to 52 dBW
G/T:Australia: -6 to +4 dB/K New Zealand: +1 to +10 dB/K Australia/New Zealand combined: -5 to +8 dB/K
SFD:-78 to -98 dBW/m2
Solar Array Power:6,440 Watts
Telemetry:Ku-Band
Command:Ku-Band
Eutelsat 172A 172°E
Eutelsat-172A Specification
Eutelsat-172A Technical Characteristics
Spacecraft Design Alcatel Spacebus 4100
Orbital Location 172° East
Launch Date December 29, 2005
Design Life 15 years
Polarization Dual-Linear
Eutelsat-172A Payload Specifications
C-band Payload 12 x 36 MHz; 6 x 72 MHz
Amp Type TWTA, 80 Watt
C-Band Frequencies 3,700 - 4,200 MHz downlink 5,925 - 6,425 MHz uplink
Coverage Alaska, Australia, Asia-Pacific, Hawaii,New Zealand, Western North America
Receiver Redundancy 4 for 2 Transponder Redundancy 22 for 18
Ku-band Payload 20 channels, switchable among 27, 36 and 72 MHz bandwidths
Amp Type TWTA, 138 Watt
Ku-Band Frequencies 10,900 - 12,800 MHz downlink 14,000 - 14,500 MHz uplink
Coverage Entire Pacific Ocean Region
Receiver Redundancy 1 spare unit per frequency group
Transponder Redundancy 26 for 20
Eutelsat-172A Specification
Eutelsat-172A Technical Characteristics
Spacecraft Design Alcatel Spacebus 4100
Orbital Location 172° East
Launch Date December 29, 2005
Design Life 15 years
Polarization Dual-Linear
Eutelsat-172A Payload Specifications
C-band Payload 12 x 36 MHz; 6 x 72 MHz
Amp Type TWTA, 80 Watt
C-Band Frequencies 3,700 - 4,200 MHz downlink 5,925 - 6,425 MHz uplink
Coverage Alaska, Australia, Asia-Pacific, Hawaii,New Zealand, Western North America
Receiver Redundancy 4 for 2 Transponder Redundancy 22 for 18
Ku-band Payload 20 channels, switchable among 27, 36 and 72 MHz bandwidths
Amp Type TWTA, 138 Watt
Ku-Band Frequencies 10,900 - 12,800 MHz downlink 14,000 - 14,500 MHz uplink
Coverage Entire Pacific Ocean Region
Receiver Redundancy 1 spare unit per frequency group
Transponder Redundancy 26 for 20
NSS-9 177°W
Orbital is building the NSS-9 C-band satellite for SES NEW SKIES, an SES Global company.
The satellite will be positioned at the orbital location of 183 degrees East ( 177°W ),
allowing the NSS-5 satellite to be re-deployed to a new orbital slot.
The contract includes a firm order for one satellite and an option for another satellite,
including turn-key on-orbit delivery. Based on Orbital's STAR 2 satellite bus,
NSS-9 will carry 28 active C-band transponders and feature three beams that can be interconnected
on a transponder-by-transponder basis: a global beam providing coverage of the entire earth visible
from 183 degrees East, a West Hemi beam (covering Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan,
China, Korea and the Pacific Islands) and an East Hemi beam (providing coverage and connectivity
to the U.S., Hawaii and Polynesia).
The satellite will provide a minimum service life of 15 years.
Customer: SES NEW SKIES - Netherlands
Mission:C-band satellite service featuring global, East or West Hemi beam coverage
Performance:Repeater - 32-for-28 linearized channel amplified dual traveling wave tube amplifiers
(LCDTWTAs) Transponder Power - 2.3 kilowatts Antennas - Two 2.3 m (7.5 ft.) shaped-beam reflectors
Stabilization - 3-axis stabilized, zero momentum Launch Mass - Approximately 2230 kg
Mission Life - 15 years
Status:In development. Planned for launch in 2008.
Orbital is building the NSS-9 C-band satellite for SES NEW SKIES, an SES Global company.
The satellite will be positioned at the orbital location of 183 degrees East ( 177°W ),
allowing the NSS-5 satellite to be re-deployed to a new orbital slot.
The contract includes a firm order for one satellite and an option for another satellite,
including turn-key on-orbit delivery. Based on Orbital's STAR 2 satellite bus,
NSS-9 will carry 28 active C-band transponders and feature three beams that can be interconnected
on a transponder-by-transponder basis: a global beam providing coverage of the entire earth visible
from 183 degrees East, a West Hemi beam (covering Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan,
China, Korea and the Pacific Islands) and an East Hemi beam (providing coverage and connectivity
to the U.S., Hawaii and Polynesia).
The satellite will provide a minimum service life of 15 years.
Customer: SES NEW SKIES - Netherlands
Mission:C-band satellite service featuring global, East or West Hemi beam coverage
Performance:Repeater - 32-for-28 linearized channel amplified dual traveling wave tube amplifiers
(LCDTWTAs) Transponder Power - 2.3 kilowatts Antennas - Two 2.3 m (7.5 ft.) shaped-beam reflectors
Stabilization - 3-axis stabilized, zero momentum Launch Mass - Approximately 2230 kg
Mission Life - 15 years
Status:In development. Planned for launch in 2008.
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Asiasat 4 122.2°E
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd. (AsiaSat) ordered its AsiaSat 4 satellite from Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS), Inc., in September 2000. The satellite is a Boeing BSS-601HP or "high power" version of the body-stabilized spacecraft. AsiaSat 4 is designed to provide broadcast, telecommunications and broadband multimedia services to the Asia Pacific region, and direct-to-home broadcast services to Hong Kong, Australia , New Zealand from its orbital position of 122É East longitude.
AsiaSat 4 launched successfully April 11, 2003 on an Atlas-3B-SEC rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla. The satellite will generate up to 9,600 watts using two sun-tracking four-panel solar wings covered with triple-junction gallium arsenide solar cells. AsiaSat 4 will operate in C-band and Ku-band. The satellite carries 28 active transponders with six spares in C-band, powered by 55-watt traveling-wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs), and 20 active transponders with four spares in Ku-band, powered by 140-watt TWTAs.
The C-band payload is designed to offer pan-Asian coverage, similar to AsiaSat 3S , also a 601HP model. The Ku-band payload will offer high power, and spot beams for selected areas in either the Fixed Satellite Service frequency band or in the Broadcast Satellite Service frequency band.
Type / Application:Communication
Operator:Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company
Contractors:Hughes Boeing
Equipment:28 C-band, 20 Ku-band transponders
Propulsion:R-4D-11-300, 4 XIPS-13 ion engines
Lifetime:15 years
Mass:4137 kg
Orbit:GEO
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd. (AsiaSat) ordered its AsiaSat 4 satellite from Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS), Inc., in September 2000. The satellite is a Boeing BSS-601HP or "high power" version of the body-stabilized spacecraft. AsiaSat 4 is designed to provide broadcast, telecommunications and broadband multimedia services to the Asia Pacific region, and direct-to-home broadcast services to Hong Kong, Australia , New Zealand from its orbital position of 122É East longitude.
AsiaSat 4 launched successfully April 11, 2003 on an Atlas-3B-SEC rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla. The satellite will generate up to 9,600 watts using two sun-tracking four-panel solar wings covered with triple-junction gallium arsenide solar cells. AsiaSat 4 will operate in C-band and Ku-band. The satellite carries 28 active transponders with six spares in C-band, powered by 55-watt traveling-wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs), and 20 active transponders with four spares in Ku-band, powered by 140-watt TWTAs.
The C-band payload is designed to offer pan-Asian coverage, similar to AsiaSat 3S , also a 601HP model. The Ku-band payload will offer high power, and spot beams for selected areas in either the Fixed Satellite Service frequency band or in the Broadcast Satellite Service frequency band.
Type / Application:Communication
Operator:Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company
Contractors:Hughes Boeing
Equipment:28 C-band, 20 Ku-band transponders
Propulsion:R-4D-11-300, 4 XIPS-13 ion engines
Lifetime:15 years
Mass:4137 kg
Orbit:GEO
Palapa D1 113°E
PT Indosat Tbk appointed in July 2007 Thales Alenia Space to build and launch the Palapa-D satellite. Palapa-D, which launch is expected during second half 2009, will replace Palapa-C2 satellite which will expired in 2011 placed in slot 113º BT.
Based on Thales Alenia Space Spacebus-4000B3 platform, Palapa-D satellite will have larger capacity compared to Palapa-C2 satellite of which it has 24 standard C-band, 11 extended C-Band and 5 Ku-band transponders, with coverage of Indonesia, ASEAN countries, Asian countries, Middle East and Australia, New Zealand. Palapa-D satellite will have a launch mass of 4.1 tons, a payload power of 6 kW and service life time of 15 years.
Indosat appointed Thales Alenia Space to build and launch Palapa-D satellite through a tender process in which Indosat invited several potential experienced manufacturers from domestic and international. Indosat based the appointment of Thales Alenia Space on its capability to meet Indosat's requirements and its ability to provide competitive and comprehensive communications solutions. Indosat and Thales Alenia Space have jointly selected Long March 3B as the launch vehicle for the Palapa-D satellite.
Type / Application: Communication
Operator: PT Indosat Tbk
Contractors: Thales Alenia Space
Equipment: 24 standard C-band, 11 extended C-Band and 5 Ku-band transponders
Configuration: Spacebus-4000B3
Propulsion: S400
Lifetime: 15 years
Mass: 4100 kg
Orbit: GEO
PT Indosat Tbk appointed in July 2007 Thales Alenia Space to build and launch the Palapa-D satellite. Palapa-D, which launch is expected during second half 2009, will replace Palapa-C2 satellite which will expired in 2011 placed in slot 113º BT.
Based on Thales Alenia Space Spacebus-4000B3 platform, Palapa-D satellite will have larger capacity compared to Palapa-C2 satellite of which it has 24 standard C-band, 11 extended C-Band and 5 Ku-band transponders, with coverage of Indonesia, ASEAN countries, Asian countries, Middle East and Australia, New Zealand. Palapa-D satellite will have a launch mass of 4.1 tons, a payload power of 6 kW and service life time of 15 years.
Indosat appointed Thales Alenia Space to build and launch Palapa-D satellite through a tender process in which Indosat invited several potential experienced manufacturers from domestic and international. Indosat based the appointment of Thales Alenia Space on its capability to meet Indosat's requirements and its ability to provide competitive and comprehensive communications solutions. Indosat and Thales Alenia Space have jointly selected Long March 3B as the launch vehicle for the Palapa-D satellite.
Type / Application: Communication
Operator: PT Indosat Tbk
Contractors: Thales Alenia Space
Equipment: 24 standard C-band, 11 extended C-Band and 5 Ku-band transponders
Configuration: Spacebus-4000B3
Propulsion: S400
Lifetime: 15 years
Mass: 4100 kg
Orbit: GEO
Telstar 18 138°E
Telstar 18 is a high-powered C/Ku-band hybrid satellite launched 29 June 2004 serving the Asia-Pacific Region.
Telstar 18 has total beginning-of-life power of 10.6 kW with a separated mass of approximately 4,845 kg, and 9.5 kW of end-of-life power. The spacecraft operates a total of 54 transponders, 38 in the C band at 60 watts, and 16 in the Ku band at 141 watts
an is designed for a mission life of 13 years, Telstar 18 provides Ku-band voice, video and data services to China, Hawaii, and East Asia, and C-band services to other parts of the Asia-Pacific Region, including Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
Telstar 18 Satellite is also used to provide space-based Internet backbone services for the main cities of Asia to and from the U.S. through Hawaii.
Type / Application: Communication
Operator: Loral Skynet, APT Satellite Company Ltd.
Contractors: Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Equipment: 38 C-band, 16 Ku-band transponders
Configuration: LS-1300
Propulsion: Lifetime: 13 years
Mass: 4640 kg
Orbit: GEO 36000km
Telstar 18 is a high-powered C/Ku-band hybrid satellite launched 29 June 2004 serving the Asia-Pacific Region.
Telstar 18 has total beginning-of-life power of 10.6 kW with a separated mass of approximately 4,845 kg, and 9.5 kW of end-of-life power. The spacecraft operates a total of 54 transponders, 38 in the C band at 60 watts, and 16 in the Ku band at 141 watts
an is designed for a mission life of 13 years, Telstar 18 provides Ku-band voice, video and data services to China, Hawaii, and East Asia, and C-band services to other parts of the Asia-Pacific Region, including Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
Telstar 18 Satellite is also used to provide space-based Internet backbone services for the main cities of Asia to and from the U.S. through Hawaii.
Type / Application: Communication
Operator: Loral Skynet, APT Satellite Company Ltd.
Contractors: Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Equipment: 38 C-band, 16 Ku-band transponders
Configuration: LS-1300
Propulsion: Lifetime: 13 years
Mass: 4640 kg
Orbit: GEO 36000km
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