SYNCOM 3

SatelliteGEOUnited States
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SYNCOM 3 is a satellite operated by United States, currently in a geostationary orbit about 35,745 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1434 minutes at an inclination of 7.0°. It was launched in 1964. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
858
COSPAR ID
1964-047A
Type
Satellite
Orbit
GEO
Perigee (lowest)
35,745 km
Apogee (highest)
35,775 km
Inclination
7.05°
Orbital period
1434 min
Launch year
1964
Operator
United States

Orbital data updated: 2026-07-21 · 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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