Paul Sheridan, Director of Optus Satellite said, “Optus has been the leading provider of satellite services across Australia and New Zealand for nearly 30 years, having successfully launched and operated a total of eight satellites since 1985, with the ninth, Optus D3, to follow in mid-August. We are especially excited about Optus D3 because, for the first time in a decade, the new satellite will increase Optus’ fleet capacity by more than 30 per cent, providing new business opportunities in broadcast television, direct-to-home market, new data services, and services bundling,” said Mr. Sheridan. Following the successful launch of Optus’ D1 (October 2006) and D2 (October 2007) satellites, Optus D3 will be launched by an Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.
Optus Optimistic—Sets D3 Satellite Schedule
Optus confirmed the Company’s state-of-the-art D3 satellite is scheduled for launch in mid-August 2009.
Paul Sheridan, Director of Optus Satellite said, “Optus has been the leading provider of satellite services across Australia and New Zealand for nearly 30 years, having successfully launched and operated a total of eight satellites since 1985, with the ninth, Optus D3, to follow in mid-August. We are especially excited about Optus D3 because, for the first time in a decade, the new satellite will increase Optus’ fleet capacity by more than 30 per cent, providing new business opportunities in broadcast television, direct-to-home market, new data services, and services bundling,” said Mr. Sheridan. Following the successful launch of Optus’ D1 (October 2006) and D2 (October 2007) satellites, Optus D3 will be launched by an Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.
Paul Sheridan, Director of Optus Satellite said, “Optus has been the leading provider of satellite services across Australia and New Zealand for nearly 30 years, having successfully launched and operated a total of eight satellites since 1985, with the ninth, Optus D3, to follow in mid-August. We are especially excited about Optus D3 because, for the first time in a decade, the new satellite will increase Optus’ fleet capacity by more than 30 per cent, providing new business opportunities in broadcast television, direct-to-home market, new data services, and services bundling,” said Mr. Sheridan. Following the successful launch of Optus’ D1 (October 2006) and D2 (October 2007) satellites, Optus D3 will be launched by an Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.
