MTSAT-2

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MTSAT-2 is classified as:

NORAD ID: 28937

Int'l Code: 2006-004A

Perigee: 35,779.3 km

Apogee: 35,808.1 km

Inclination: 0.1 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42164 km

RCS: 20.4465 m² (large)

Launch date: February 18, 2006
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: TANEGASHIMA SPACE CENTER (TNSTA)

The MTSAT-2 is a multi-functional satellite that carries out both an aviation mission, including air traffic control, and a meteorological mission. The purpose of the aviation mission is to improve traffic congestion and safety in the Asia-Pacific region with a next-generation global-scale air traffic safety system made up of communications, navigation, tracking and air traffic control. The purpose of the meteorological mission is to capture, collect and deliver meteorological images and/or data, inheriting and expanding the mission of the GMS-5 which is also currently in service.

1 28937U 06004A   19051.89615127 -.00000265 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9998
2 28937 000.0786 287.6002 0003418 048.9064 281.6189 01.00272075047677

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC