TIANTONG-1 1

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NORAD ID: 41725
Int'l Code: 2016-048A
Perigee: 35,764.0 km
Apogee: 35,823.3 km
Inclination: 3.7 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42164 km
RCS: Unknown
Launch date: August 5, 2016
Source: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Launch site: Xichang Space Center, China (XSC)

TIANTONG-1 1 is a geostationary mobile communications satellite, the first satellite of China's home-made satellite mobile telecom system, and a key part of the country's space information infrastructure. Designed by the China Academy of Space Technology, Tiantong 1 will connect users on the move who are not equipped with large antennas. Similar mobile satellite network, such as the commercial Inmarsat system, include hand-held terminals for subscribers to connect from remote locales. The Tiantong system will reach users in China, the Middle East, Africa and other regions. The network's ground service will be operated by China Telecom.

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1 41725U 16048A   19049.87753861 -.00000331  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
2 41725   3.6929 327.9316 0007023  22.2094 215.6947  1.00272107  9443

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