Geostationary
NORAD ID: 30794
Int'l Code: 2007-007B
Perigee: 35,778.2 km
Apogee: 35,807.8 km
Inclination: 0.1°
Period: 1,436.1 min
Semi major axis: 42,164.0 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 10245.13788248 .00000037 00000-0 99999-4 0 5692
2 30794 000.0707 344.4458 0003506 174.8750 237.5259 01.00274470 12929
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