EUTELSAT 16A

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EUTELSAT 16A is a satellite, with ownership listed as EUTELSAT in CelesTrak's catalogue, currently in a geostationary orbit about 35,839 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1440 minutes at an inclination of 0.2°. It was launched in 2011. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
37836
COSPAR ID
2011-057A
Type
Satellite
Orbit
GEO
Perigee (lowest)
35,839 km
Apogee (highest)
35,887 km
Inclination
0.18°
Orbital period
1440 min
Launch year
2011
Owner (CelesTrak)
EUTELSAT

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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