Geostationary
NORAD ID: 30794
Int'l Code: 2007-007B
Perigee: 35,780.6 km
Apogee: 35,807.6 km
Inclination: 0.1 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42165 km
Launch date: March 11, 2007
Source: United Kingdom (UK)
Comments: Skynet 5A is a geostationary British military communications craft. The 4.7 tonne craft is reported to be well-hardened against impacts and is capable of repelling jamming attacks. It will be parked at 1.0° W longitude.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 30794U 07007B 13169.21882331 .00000000 00000-0 10000-3 0 798
2 30794 000.0700 353.4072 0003193 090.1575 267.8858 01.00270528 23148
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for SKYNET 5A
