Optus (and Defence) C1
- Satellite Type: Space Systems/Loral (SS/L): LS-1300
- Launch Date: 11 June 2003
- Location: 156° east
- Design Life: 15 Years
- Equipment: 24 Ku band transponders, 4 (+1) Ka band transponders, 4 X band transponders, 6 UHF transponders
Partially funded by the Australian Government (Defence Department) - Optus C1's use is shared between Defence and Telecommunications, in particular the supply of Television services to Australia. Mitsubishi Electric was the prime contractor responsible for manufacturing all the Optus C1 communications systems.
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