EXPRESS MD1

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EXPRESS MD1 is classified as:

• Geostationary

NORAD ID: 33596
Int'l Code: 2009-007B
Perigee: 36,069.3 km
Apogee: 36,173.0 km
Inclination: 4.5 °
Period: 1,452.9 minutes
Semi major axis: 42492 km
RCS: 0.003 m² (small)
Launch date: February 11, 2009
Source: Commonwealth of Independent States (former USSR) (CIS)
Launch site: TYURATAM MISSILE AND SPACE COMPLEX (TTMTR)

Express MD1 is the first member of a new series of smaller communications satellites to be launched for RSCC. The 2,513-pound [1,140-kg] satellite will be positioned in geostationary orbit at 80 degrees east longitude to increase communications capacity at that location, according to Khrunichev. The satellite's eight C-band and one L-band transponder will provide secure communications for senior government leaders, digital broadcasting services and Internet access for other customers.

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1 33596U 09007B   19174.87534059 -.00000159 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9991
2 33596 004.4963 071.8671 0012199 289.1129 045.1063 00.99115059037781

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