Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
Intelsat 11 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat and located at 43 degrees West, serving the Americas market. Optus D2 is a communications satellite serving many customers.
Where to watch
Replay Launch webcastMore about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Site
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Rocket and boosterAriane 5 GS
- Vehicle
- Ariane 5 GS
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MissionCommunications · GTO
Communications · GTO
What it put in orbit5 catalogued objects, 2 of them satellites
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPTUS D2 2007-044A | Payload | 36035 × 36062 km · 2.4° | Globe |
| INTELSAT 11 (IS-11) 2007-044B | Payload | 36095 × 36171 km · 3.9° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 R/B 2007-044C | Rocket body | 370 × 32768 km · 4.5° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] 2007-044D | Debris | 555 × 35626 km · 4.8° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 DEB 2007-044E | Debris | 425 × 35413 km · 4.6° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2007-044. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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