The satellite will be co-located with Optus C1 at 156° east. Optus sold 25% of the transponder capacity (6 out of 24) to Foxtel to provide High Definition programming as well as "new channels, expanded digital services and enhanced picture and sound quality".

Satellite : Satellite Type: Loral FS1300. Launch Mass: 4,800 kg. Mass in Orbit: 2,000 kg. Stablisation: 3-Axis. Dimensions: 8.2 metres high x 24.9 metres with solar ...

Optus and Defence C1 is one of the most advanced communications satellites ever built, carrying a total of 16 antennas that will provide 18 beams across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as global beams covering from India to Hawaii. It is to operate from an orbital slot of 156 degrees East Longitude

2025年3月20日 · Technical details about the OPTUS C1 (2003-028B or NORAD 27831) satellite. OPTUS C1 can be selected for live tracking or to see the passes visible from your location, if applicable

Optus C1 (Defence C1) satellite technical details, its charts, beams and coverage maps (footprints).

The C1 is a hybrid commercial/military communications satellite which was procured in partnership with the Australian Defence Forces. The commercial payload operates in the Ku band with coverage

Below you will find available downlink footprint maps for Optus C1 at 156.0°E. Click on a map for more details. If you would like to have more technical information about TV and radio channels available on Optus C1, please click here .

2022年4月20日 · The Department of Defence has extended its long-running C1 satellite contract with Optus until its new “sovereign controlled” military satellite communication constellation comes online.

2003年6月11日 · Optus today successfully launched the A$500 million C1 satellite. The C1 satellite is jointly funded by Optus and the Australian Department of Defence, and is the largest hybrid communications and military satellite ever launched.

Colour legend: (based on your location) Beam: Within footprint center: Within footprint: Outside of footprint: Below horizon: Beam data unavailable: Frequency: Ku band: C band: S/Ka band