ANGOSAT 1

ANGOSAT 1 is an active satellite operated by AGO, launched on 2017-12-26 from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. It orbits in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) at altitudes between 35,962 km and 36,114 km with an inclination of 7.6°. It travels at approximately 11,037 km/h (3.07 km/s), completing one full orbit every ~24 hours (geosynchronous) — that’s roughly 0.99 orbits per day. At geostationary altitude, there is no meaningful atmospheric drag — this object will remain in orbit indefinitely unless actively deorbited. Orbital Radar tracks ANGOSAT 1 in real time using the latest two-line element set (TLE) data, providing live position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated continuously.

ANGOSAT 1 occupies geostationary orbit at approximately 35,786 km above the equator, where its orbital period matches the Earth’s 24-hour rotation. From the ground, it appears to hover over a fixed point — ideal for broadcast television, weather monitoring and wideband communications. With an inclination of 7.6°, it traces a small figure-of-eight pattern relative to the equator rather than remaining perfectly stationary, which can indicate aging stationkeeping fuel or a deliberate inclined-orbit strategy. Within ±50 km of ANGOSAT 1’s average altitude, there are currently 81 active payloads and 27 tracked debris or rocket body fragments. AGO operates approximately 2 active satellites in total.