Key statistics
Satellite SKYNET 1B at a glance.
Uptime
19935
Days in orbit
Revolutions
N/A
Per day
Orbit
Direct-GEO
None
Inclination
N/A
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Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for SKYNET 1B.
Object identification
Object name: SKYNET 1B
International designator: 1970-062A
Object number (NORAD): 4493
Object ID (CCSDS): 4493
Country: UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Current information (Y/N): Y
Notes: NO INITIAL ELEMENTS
Orbital parameters
Inclination: None deg
Period: None minutes
Apoapsis: None km
Periapsis: None km
Two-line elements (TLE)
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Live tracking on map
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Associated space launch
First generation satellite providing communications for the British armed forces.
SKYNET 1B was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Thor Delta M | Skynet IB’, on board a Thor Delta M space rocket.
The launch took place on Aug. 19, 1970, 12:11 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 17A.
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Thor Delta M | Skynet IB
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: Aug. 19, 1970, 12:11 p.m. UTC
Rocket: Thor Delta M
Launch pad: Space Launch Complex 17A
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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