SKYNET 5A

Track SKYNET 5A now!
SKYNET 5A is classified as:

Geostationary

NORAD ID: 30794

Int'l Code: 2007-007B

Perigee: 35,778.2 km

Apogee: 35,810.1 km

Inclination: 3.3 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42165 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   24114.85073701 -.00000256  00000-0  00000-0 0  9994
2 30794   3.2928  83.0981 0003782 319.5030 211.2552  1.00270196 62832

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC