OPTUS A3 (AUSSAT 3)

18350
Spacetrack Directory Number
1987-09-16
Orbit launches


Satellite information OPTUS A3 (AUSSAT 3)

Spacetrack Directory Name OPTUS A3 (AUSSAT 3)
Orbit launches 1987-09-16
Deorbitation
Country/organisation of origin Australia (AUS)
Starting point FRGUI (Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana)
Perigee 36134 km
Apogee 36213 km

Additional information OPTUS A3 (AUSSAT 3)

OPTUS A3 (AUSSAT 3), 18350 is a payload satellite owned by Aussat (AU) in GEO that was launched on Wed, 16 Sep 1987 UTC via an ARIANE 3 launch vehicle from the French Guiana (FRGUI). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.

satellite OPTUS A3 (AUSSAT 3) Date of exalting 16.09.1987y.


Update time: 2025-02-11 13:48:06
OPTUS A3 (AUSSAT 3) a new group of Starlink satellites has been launched 1987-09-16