GSAT 18

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GSAT 18 is classified as:

Geostationary
TV

NORAD ID: 41793

Int'l Code: 2016-060A

Perigee: 35,782.4 km

Apogee: 35,804.9 km

Inclination: 0.1 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42164 km

RCS: Unknown

Launch date: October 5, 2016
Source: India (IND)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

GSAT 18 is an Indian geostationary satellite to park at at 74 degrees east longitude, where its 48 C-band and Ku-band transponders will replace communications coverage offered by some of the country's aging relay spacecraft. The communications satellite mission is valued at $153 million, including launch costs, and will support television, digital news gathering, data and other telecommunications services during its 15-year mission.

1 41793U 16060A   19145.91160450 -.00000081 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9993
2 41793 000.0661 103.6149 0002670 335.0723 206.6834 01.00272130009678

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC