VIASAT 1

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VIASAT 1 is classified as:

• Geostationary

NORAD ID: 37843
Int'l Code: 2011-059A
Perigee: 35,784.8 km
Apogee: 35,803.7 km
Inclination: 0.0 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42165 km
RCS: 5.0119 m² (large)
Launch date: October 19, 2011
Source: United States (US)
Launch site: TYURATAM MISSILE AND SPACE COMPLEX (TTMTR)

ViaSat-1, weighing over 6.7 metric tons, is the highest throughput satellite ever built, with a total capacity in excess of 140 Gbps, more than all satellites covering North America. The all Ka-band satellite will be positioned at 115.1 degrees West longitude with an expected service lifetime of 15 years or more. ViaSat-1 was built on Space Systems/Loral's space-proven 1300 platform with 72 spot beams; 63 in the U.S. and nine over Canada. The Canadian beams are owned by satellite operator Telesat and will be used for the Xplornet broadband service to consumers in rural Canada. The satellite is designed to deliver service for 15 years or more.

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1 37843U 11059A   17201.43521517 -.00000037 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9991
2 37843 000.0229 051.7256 0002242 069.2029 219.0447 01.00270036014702

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC