PAKSAT MM1R

PAKSAT MM1R is an active satellite operated by Pakistan, launched on 2024-05-30 from Xichang, China. It orbits in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) at altitudes between 35,777 km and 35,798 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 PAKSAT MM1R in real time using the latest two-line element set (TLE) data, providing live position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated continuously.

PAKSAT MM1R 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 PAKSAT MM1R’s average altitude, there are currently 714 active payloads and 60 tracked debris or rocket body fragments — notable neighbours include ASTRA 1N, GOES 16, TDRS 13. Pakistan operates approximately 7 active satellites in total, of which 2 share a similar altitude band with PAKSAT MM1R.