ABS-3

Launch Details
Launched 18 August 1997
Flight ended
Status Non-operational
Launch site Xichang Launch Facility, PRC
Owner Asia Broadcast Satellite
NORAD ID 24901
COSPAR ID 1997-042A
Alternative names AGILA 2
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 10.620°
Eccentricity 0.00058
RA ascending node 3.013 hr
Argument perigee 157.532°
Mean anomaly 216.310°
Orbital period 1450.712 min
Epoch of osculation 02 Sep 2025, 20:53

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 36054.9 km
Mean Altitude 36079.3 km
Peak Altitude 36103.8 km

Orbital History

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Launched alongside

CZ-3B R/B

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South El Monte

Latitude:
Longitude:
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34.05°N
118.05°W
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