Optus Satellite is a leading Australian satellite owner and operator with over 35 years of experience in the space sector. They provide premium satellite services, including launch support, fleet management, and telemetry, tracking and control. Optus operates a fleet of geostationary satellites, delivering services across Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica to government, enterprise, and broadcast customers, including Foxtel and ABC. Key services include transponder services, data and IP solutions, and satellite mobile connectivity, and they are partnering with companies like SpaceX and Space Logistics to expand services and extend satellite lifespans.
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Optus-11 will be built on Airbus’ OneSat platform with a reconfigurable payload that can steer and reassign beams for different customers and services.
Optus-11 will support Optus’ cellular network by backhauling data and will support the Australian government’s Mobile Black Spot Program, a 380 million Australian dollar effort to fund telecommunications infrastructure in Australia.
Optus-11 will expand Optus’ fleet to six geostationary satellites.
Airbus Defence and Space will build a geostationary communications satellite for Optus.
Optus-11 is projected to launch in 2023.
Optus plans to locate Optus-11 at the 160 degrees East orbital slot for coverage over Australia, New Zealand and part of Antarctica.
Optus operates five geostationary satellites covering Australia.
Telesat is signing up multiple partners to test its demonstration satellite, including maritime connectivity provider OmniAccess and Australian fleet operator Optus.