NIGCOMSAT 1R

NORAD ID: 38014

COSPAR ID: 2011-077A

Country: Nigeria

Active: Yes

Details

Use: Government

Purpose: Communications

Operator: Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT)

Mass: 5120 kg

Description: NIGCOMSAT 1R is a replacement for the failed NIGCOMSAT 1, providing communication services across Africa and parts of Europe.

Orbit

Orbit Class: GEO

Apogee: 35796.6 Km (Above sea level)

Perigee: 35790.5 Km (Above sea level)

Inclination: 0°

Eccentricity: 0.000072

Semi major axis: 42164.6 Km

Period: ~1436.1 minutes

Apogee Speed: ~3074.4 m/s

Perigee Speed: ~3074.9 m/s

Tour per day: ~1.0

Launch Information

Date: 2011/12/19 (UTC)

Country: China

Site: Xichang Launch Center

Provider: CALT

Vehicle: Long March 3B