SATMEX 8

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SATMEX 8 is classified as:

• Geostationary

NORAD ID: 39122
Int'l Code: 2013-012A
Perigee: 35,781.0 km
Apogee: 35,804.5 km
Inclination: 0.1 °
Period: 1,436.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 42163 km
RCS: 0.003 m² (small)
Launch date: March 26, 2013
Source: Mexico (MEX)
Launch site: TYURATAM MISSILE AND SPACE COMPLEX (TTMTR)

SATMEX 8 is a geostationary satellite lanched on a 15-year mission linking the Americas with C-band and Ku-band communications for Satelites Mexicanos S.A., or Satmex. This satellite will replace Satmex 5, an aging craft launched in 1998. Satmex 8 adds 45 percent of total capacity over Satmex 5, translating to a 94 percent increase in Ku-band capacity. Its 64 transponders will distribute video programming, broadband multimedia, and reach remote customers with telemedicine, distance learning and emergency services.

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1 39122U 13012A   18228.42229941 -.00000037  00000-0  00000+0 0  9998
2 39122   0.0587 284.8112 0002778 218.9958 216.1970  1.00275332 19774

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