OPTUS D3

SatelliteGEOEquatorialAustralia
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OPTUS D3 is a satellite, with ownership listed as Australia in CelesTrak's catalogue, currently in a geostationary orbit about 35,775 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1436 minutes at an inclination of 0.7°. It was launched in 2009. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
35756
COSPAR ID
2009-044B
Type
Satellite
Orbit
GEO
Perigee (lowest)
35,775 km
Apogee (highest)
35,811 km
Inclination
0.73°
Orbital period
1436 min
Launch year
2009
Owner (CelesTrak)
Australia

Orbital data updated: 2026-10-18 · from CelesTrak, refreshed every 2 hours.

About GEO orbit

Geostationary Orbit. Exactly 35,786 km above the equator. Satellites here orbit at the same rate Earth rotates, so they appear stationary in the sky. Used for TV, weather, and communications.

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