Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Flight profile
The climb toward orbit, seen from the side. Watch the simulation
Mission
Communications · GTO
An unannounced geostationary communication satellite built by Northrop Grumman, alleged for the Australian telecommunications operator Optus. Details TBD.
What it put in orbit
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPTUS-X (ADS-01) 2024-212A | Payload | 35775 × 35798 km · 0.0° | Globe |
| FALCON 9 R/B 2024-212B | Rocket body | 367 × 48882 km · 18.8° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2024-212. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
Where to watch
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