MTSAT-2

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MTSAT-2 is classified as:

• Satellite-Based Augmentation System
• Geostationary
• Weather
• TV

NORAD ID: 28937
Int'l Code: 2006-004A
Perigee: 35,777.6 km
Apogee: 35,810.0 km
Inclination: 0.0 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42164 km
RCS: 20.4465 m² (large)
Launch date: February 18, 2006
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: TANEGASHIMA SPACE CENTER (TNSTA)

The MTSAT-2 is a multi-functional satellite that carries out both an aviation mission, including air traffic control, and a meteorological mission. The purpose of the aviation mission is to improve traffic congestion and safety in the Asia-Pacific region with a next-generation global-scale air traffic safety system made up of communications, navigation, tracking and air traffic control. The purpose of the meteorological mission is to capture, collect and deliver meteorological images and/or data, inheriting and expanding the mission of the GMS-5 which is also currently in service.

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1 28937U 06004A   17293.82332953 -.00000256  00000-0  00000+0 0  9999
2 28937   0.0446 308.4374 0003841 269.1737 253.3268  1.00271727 42658

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC