ASTRA 1KR

SatelliteGEOEquatorialSES
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ASTRA 1KR is a satellite, with ownership listed as SES in CelesTrak's catalogue, currently in a geostationary orbit about 35,779 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1436 minutes at an inclination of 0.8°. It was launched in 2006. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
29055
COSPAR ID
2006-012A
Type
Satellite
Orbit
GEO
Perigee (lowest)
35,779 km
Apogee (highest)
35,809 km
Inclination
0.79°
Orbital period
1436 min
Launch year
2006
Owner (CelesTrak)
SES

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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