Space & Earth Science
NORAD ID: 36744
Int'l Code: 2010-032A
Perigee: 35,789.9 km
Apogee: 35,798.3 km
Inclination: 0.0 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42165 km
Launch date: June 26, 2010
Source: South Korea (SKOR)
Comments: COMS 1 is a South Korean satellite designed perform three very diverse roles from geostationary orbit at 128.3 degrees East. It features an experimental Ka-band communications package, a weather observation system and equipment to study ocean color and the marine ecosystem to aid the fishing industry. Astrium built the spacecraft for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. The 5,400-pound (2,450-kg) bird, based on the Eurostar E3000 model, has a 10-year mission.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 36744U 10032A 13142.46121399 -.00000342 00000-0 10000-3 0 5772
2 36744 000.0264 040.2346 0000997 016.2893 117.9570 01.00270676 10786
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for COMS 1
