SKYNET 5A

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SKYNET 5A is classified as:

Geostationary

NORAD ID: 30794

Int'l Code: 2007-007B

Perigee: 35,779.5 km

Apogee: 35,809.0 km

Inclination: 2.3 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42165 km

RCS: 14.5845 m² (large)

Launch date: March 11, 2007
Source: United Kingdom (UK)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

Skynet 5A is a geostationary British military communications craft. The 4.7 tonne craft is reported to be well-hardened against impacts and is capable of repelling jamming attacks. It will be parked at 1.0° W longitude.

1 30794U 07007B   23088.81646432 -.00000277  00000-0  00000-0 0  9999
2 30794   2.2892  87.4373 0003503 288.1521 200.4683  1.00269950 58916

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC