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Sky Mexico 1

40664. Sky Mexico 1 was launched on May 27, 2015 aboard a Ariane 5ECA from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

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Identity

Name in GCAT
Sky Mexico-1
Common name
Sky Mexico 1
Other names
SKYM-1
International designator
2015-026B
NORAD catalog number
40664
GCAT identifier
S40664

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
DTVLA
Owner
Sky Mexico
Country
Mexico
Builder
Orbital ATK Space Systems Group (SSG)
Platform (bus)
Geostar-2

Launch

Date
May 27, 2015 · 21:16 UTC
Launch record
2015-026Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA3

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,779 km
Apogee
35,793 km
Inclination
0.04°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 24, 2023

Size

Mass
3,182 kg
Dry mass
1,260 kg
Length
4.7 m
Diameter
2.50 m
Span
22.4 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q18484981 (CC0).