EDRS-C

EDRS-C is an active satellite operated by Airbus (ESA (European Space Agency)), launched on 2019-08-06 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on the EDRS-C/IS-39 launch. It orbits in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) at altitudes between 35,657 km and 35,682 km with an inclination of 0.0°. It travels at approximately 11,085 km/h (3.08 km/s), completing one full orbit every ~24 hours (geosynchronous) — that’s roughly 1.01 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 EDRS-C in real time using the latest two-line element set (TLE) data, providing live position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated continuously.

EDRS-C 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 EDRS-C’s average altitude, there are currently 10 active payloads and 32 tracked debris or rocket body fragments. ESA (European Space Agency) operates approximately 97 active satellites in total.