ARTEMIS

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ARTEMIS is classified as:

Satellite-Based Augmentation System
Geostationary
TV

NORAD ID: 26863

Int'l Code: 2001-029A

Perigee: 35,997.6 km

Apogee: 36,142.3 km

Inclination: 14.5 °

Period: 1,450.2 minutes

Semi major axis: 42440 km

RCS: 10 m² (large)

Launch date: July 12, 2001
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
Launch site: FRENCH GUIANA (FRGUI)

An 18-month rescue mission recovered the satellite; develop European capabilities in satellite communications; test new technologies; support development of European navigation system (EGNOS, c. 2010).

1 26863U 01029A   24289.55632240 -.00000202  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
2 26863  14.4557  11.0163 0017042 165.4027 220.6601  0.99294599 86045

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC