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Optus A2


Also called Aussat A2

General


Designation 16275 / 85109C
Launch date 27 Nov 1985
Country of origin Australia
Mission Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit see below
Launch vehicle STS 31


Location


Begin End Position
L: 27 Nov 1985   156°E
Feb 1995 Aug 2000 164°E, inclined
Nov 2000 Apr 2001 122°E, inclined


End of life


Out of service Apr 2001
Cause deorbited

Technical data


Specifications
Antenna specifications
Ku-band
Transponder frequency chart

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