ARTEMIS

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ARTEMIS is classified as:

Satellite-Based Augmentation System
Geostationary
TV

NORAD ID: 26863

Int'l Code: 2001-029A

Perigee: 35,997.7 km

Apogee: 36,145.7 km

Inclination: 14.4 °

Period: 1,450.3 minutes

Semi major axis: 42442 km

RCS: 10 m² (large)

Launch date: July 12, 2001
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

An 18-month rescue mission recovered the satellite; develop European capabilities in satellite communications; test new technologies; support development of European navigation system (EGNOS, c. 2010).

1 26863U 01029A   24260.28690236 -.00000103  00000-0  00000-0 0  9992
2 26863  14.4403  11.2281 0017439 159.4496 204.0191  0.99288501 37515

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC