ASCENT
ASCENT is a satellite, with ownership listed as United States in CelesTrak's catalogue, currently in a geostationary orbit about 35,494 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1423 minutes at an inclination of 4.4°. It was launched in 2021. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.
Orbital data
- NORAD ID
- 51287
- COSPAR ID
- 2021-118E
- Type
- Satellite
- Orbit
- GEO
- Perigee (lowest)
- 35,494 km
- Apogee (highest)
- 35,563 km
- Inclination
- 4.38°
- Orbital period
- 1423 min
- Launch year
- 2021
- Owner (CelesTrak)
- United States
Orbital data updated: 2026-09-10 · 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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