ABS-6

SatelliteGEOEquatorialAsia Broadcast Satellite
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ABS-6 is a satellite, with ownership listed as Asia Broadcast Satellite in CelesTrak's catalogue, currently in a geostationary orbit about 35,785 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1436 minutes at an inclination of 0.0°. It was launched in 1999. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
25924
COSPAR ID
1999-053A
Type
Satellite
Orbit
GEO
Perigee (lowest)
35,785 km
Apogee (highest)
35,802 km
Inclination
0.05°
Orbital period
1436 min
Launch year
1999
Owner (CelesTrak)
Asia Broadcast Satellite

Orbital data updated: 2026-10-18 · 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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