MTSAT-1R

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MTSAT-1R is classified as:

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

NORAD ID: 28622
Int'l Code: 2005-006A
Perigee: 36,115.4 km
Apogee: 36,240.1 km
Inclination: 3.4 °
Period: 1,455.8 minutes
Semi major axis: 42548 km
RCS: 20 m² (large)
Launch date: February 26, 2005
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: TANEGASHIMA SPACE CENTER (TNSTA)

Mtsat-1R is a Japanese geostationary weather satellite that was launched by a H-2A rocket from Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture at 09:25 UT. The 1.78 tonne, satellite will make continuous observations of Earth's surface and cloud cover. Another package on-board will relay transmissions from mobile telephones. It is expected to replace HIMAWARI 5 after parking over 140 deg-E longitude.

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1 28622U 05006A   19200.46980502 -.00000215  00000-0  00000+0 0  9995
2 28622   3.4273  79.4139 0014657 244.1905 315.8082  0.98917287 52513

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC