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NORAD ID: 28937
Int'l Code: 2006-004A
Perigee: 35,777.6 km
Apogee: 35,809.4 km
Inclination: 0.0 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42164 km
Launch date: February 18, 2006
Source: Japan (JPN)
Comments: The MTSAT-2 is a multi-functional satellite that carries out both an aviation mission, including air traffic control, and a meteorological mission. The purpose of the aviation mission is to improve traffic congestion and safety in the Asia-Pacific region with a next-generation global-scale air traffic safety system made up of communications, navigation, tracking and air traffic control. The purpose of the meteorological mission is to capture, collect and deliver meteorological images and/or data, inheriting and expanding the mission of the GMS-5 which is also currently in service.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 28937U 06004A 15029.87769469 -.00000260 00000-0 00000+0 0 8056
2 28937 000.0218 248.0636 0003764 065.2228 276.4688 01.00272608 32749
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for MTSAT-2
