SKYNET 5A

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SKYNET 5A is classified as:

Geostationary

NORAD ID: 30794

Int'l Code: 2007-007B

Perigee: 35,778.0 km

Apogee: 35,809.6 km

Inclination: 3.4 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42164 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   24138.97200896 -.00000261  00000-0  00000+0 0  9995
2 30794   3.3550  82.8367 0003750 340.7784 257.6882  1.00271627 63039

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC