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GovSat-1
In orbitGovSat-1 (NORAD 43178, COSPAR 2018-013A) is a L satellite in orbit, launched on 31 Jan 2018 on the GovSat-1 mission. It is catalogued as SES-16. It is operated by LuxGovSat as part of the SES programme. The spacecraft was built by OATKD on the Geostar-3 bus, with a mass of 4,000 kg. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions. Catalogue record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2018
launched
8
years on orbit
4,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched31 Jan 2018 · on the GovSat-1 mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID43178
COSPAR2018-013A
TypeSatellite
OperatorLuxGovSat
Country / StateL
ManufacturerOATKD
BusGeostar-3
Mass4,000 kg (2,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeSES
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,783 × 35,795 km
Inclination0.1°
Frequently asked questions
What is GovSat-1?
GovSat-1 is a satellite launched in 2018 that is still in orbit. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions.
Who operates and built GovSat-1?
GovSat-1 is operated by LuxGovSat and built by OATKD (L).
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-21.