EXPRESS MD1

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EXPRESS MD1 is classified as:

Geostationary

NORAD ID: 33596

Int'l Code: 2009-007B

Perigee: 36,072.4 km

Apogee: 36,173.0 km

Inclination: 8.4 °

Period: 1,452.9 minutes

Semi major axis: 42493 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.

1 33596U 09007B   24138.27341123 -.00000016  00000-0  00000-0 0  9991
2 33596   8.4485  59.7346 0011843 343.7762 197.5690  0.99109776 55533

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC