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    • Ariane 5 rocket ready to deliver the Optus D1 satellite 2006
    Rights: Captainm Published 27 March 2013 Size: 79 KB Referencing Hub media

    On 14 October 2006, Ariane 5 delivered the Optus D1 satellite into geostationary orbit (160°E). This satellite is the communications satellite used by Sky TV among others.

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      Launching satellites

      Launching a satellite into orbit requires consideration of a number of major science ideas. These include gravity, circular motion and atmospheric drag. Atmospheric drag Satellites need to be ...

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