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: 36,111.8 km
Apogee: 36,247.3 km
Inclination: 3.6 °
Period: 1,455.9 minutes
Semi major axis: 42550 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   19291.07974764 -.00000006  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
2 28622   3.6251  78.8305 0015921 235.3417 191.1407  0.98911254 53418

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC