MTSAT-2

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MTSAT-2 is classified as:

NORAD ID: 28937

Int'l Code: 2006-004A

Perigee: 36,104.6 km

Apogee: 36,159.1 km

Inclination: 5.8 °

Period: 1,453.4 minutes

Semi major axis: 42502 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   26166.03603625 -.00000221  00000-0  00000-0 0  9991
2 28937   5.7761  73.0825 0006411 161.5099 355.7780  0.99077759 74206

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC