BSAT-2A

SatelliteGEOGraveyardJapan
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BSAT-2A is a satellite, with ownership listed as Japan in CelesTrak's catalogue, currently in a geostationary orbit about 36,070 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1452 minutes at an inclination of 11.0°. It was launched in 2001. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
26720
COSPAR ID
2001-011B
Type
Satellite
Orbit
GEO
Perigee (lowest)
36,070 km
Apogee (highest)
36,135 km
Inclination
10.99°
Orbital period
1452 min
Launch year
2001
Owner (CelesTrak)
Japan

Orbital data updated: 2026-10-17 · 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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