MTSAT-1R

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MTSAT-1R is classified as:

• Satellite-Based Augmentation System
• Geostationary
• Weather
• TV

NORAD ID: 28622
Int'l Code: 2005-006A
Perigee: 36,109.5 km
Apogee: 36,249.3 km
Inclination: 3.3 °
Period: 1,455.8 minutes
Semi major axis: 42550 km
RCS: 20 m² (large)
Launch date: February 26, 2005
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: TANEGASHIMA SPACE CENTER (TNSTA)

Mtsat-1R is a Japanese geostationary weather satellite that was launched by a H-2A rocket from Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture at 09:25 UT. The 1.78 tonne, satellite will make continuous observations of Earth's surface and cloud cover. Another package on-board will relay transmissions from mobile telephones. It is expected to replace HIMAWARI 5 after parking over 140 deg-E longitude.

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1 28622U 05006A   19144.84959149 +.00000010 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9990
2 28622 003.3086 079.6788 0016434 246.7029 306.9297 00.98911609018496

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC