ES'HAIL 2
NORAD 43700
Payload
GEO
2018-090A
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🛰️ Orbital Parameters
Perigee
35779 km
Apogee
35794 km
Inclination
0.0°
Period
1436.1 min
Mean Motion
1.00272188 rev/day
TLE Epoch
2026-06-19 19:00:00 UTC
📐 Computed Orbital Characteristics
Avg. Altitude35,787 km
Orbital Velocity11,070 km/h
Velocity3.07 km/s
Orbital Period~24 hours (geosynchronous)
Orbits / Day1.00
Eccentricity0.0002
Semi-Major Axis42,158 km
Est. Orbital LifetimePermanent — geostationary orbit, no atmospheric drag
🚀 Launch & Identity
Country / Operator
Es’hailSat (QAT)
Launch Date
2018-11-15
Launch Site
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Int'l Designator
2018-090A
Object Type
Payload
RCS Size
Medium (0.1–1 m²)
📖 About This Object
ES'HAIL 2 is an active satellite operated by Es’hailSat (QAT), launched on 2018-11-15 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It orbits in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) at altitudes between 35,779 km and 35,794 km with an inclination of 0.0°. It travels at approximately 11,070 km/h (3.07 km/s), completing one full orbit every ~24 hours (geosynchronous) — that’s roughly 1.00 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 ES'HAIL 2 in real time using the latest two-line element set (TLE) data, providing live position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated continuously.
🌍 Orbit Context
ES'HAIL 2 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. Within ±50 km of ES'HAIL 2’s average altitude, there are currently 713 active payloads and 59 tracked debris or rocket body fragments — notable neighbours include ASTRA 1N, GOES 16, TDRS 13. QAT operates approximately 2 active satellites in total, of which 2 share a similar altitude band with ES'HAIL 2.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ES'HAIL 2 orbits at approximately 35,787 km altitude, where the orbital period matches the Earth’s 24-hour rotation. This means it stays above the same point on the equator at all times. Its actual speed is still 11,070 km/h — it just keeps pace with the ground below. Learn more about geostationary orbits.
ES'HAIL 2 is operated by Es’hailSat (QAT). It is catalogued by the U.S. Space Surveillance Network under NORAD ID 43700. You can track ES'HAIL 2 in real time on Orbital Radar’s live tracker or browse all operators in the operator directory.
ES'HAIL 2 was launched on 2018-11-15 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, one of the busiest launch facilities in the world, operated by NASA and the U.S. Space Force on Florida’s Atlantic coast. View the full satellite launch log.
Yes — Orbital Radar tracks ES'HAIL 2 (NORAD ID 43700) using the latest TLE (two-line element set) data from Space-Track and CelesTrak. Open the live tracker to see its current position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated in real time. You can also browse the satellite directory to find other tracked objects.
ES'HAIL 2 travels at approximately 11,070 km/h (6,878 mph) — roughly 3.07 km/s. Despite this high speed, it appears stationary from the ground because it matches the Earth’s rotation. Geostationary satellites are actually slower than LEO satellites because orbital velocity decreases with altitude.