SATCOM C5

SatelliteGEOUnited States
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SATCOM C5 is a satellite operated by United States, currently in a geostationary orbit about 35,775 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1436 minutes at an inclination of 12.1°. It was launched in 1982. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
13631
COSPAR ID
1982-105A
Type
Satellite
Orbit
GEO
Perigee (lowest)
35,775 km
Apogee (highest)
35,811 km
Inclination
12.06°
Orbital period
1436 min
Launch year
1982
Operator
United States

Orbital data updated: 2026-07-21 · from CelesTrak, refreshed every 2 hours.

About GEO orbit

Geostationary Orbit. Exactly 35,786 km above the equator. Satellites here orbit at the same rate Earth rotates, so they appear stationary in the sky. Used for TV, weather, and communications.

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