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SAUDISAT 5A (NORAD 43831)

SAUDISAT 5A is a earth observation satellite (NORAD 43831) in a LEO orbit 471 by 485 km above the Earth, circling the planet every 94.2 minutes. Right now it is over latitude -29.1°, longitude 19.1° at an altitude of 485 km.

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Where is SAUDISAT 5A now?

Latitude: -29.131°
Longitude: 19.069°
Altitude: 485 km
Speed: 7.624 km/s
Footprint radius: 2412 km

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Frequencies and modes

Link	Uplink	Downlink	Mode
401.35	—	401.35 MHz	FM
401.85	—	401.85 MHz	FM

Frequencies are the nominal values from the SatNOGS database and can change. While the satellite is above your horizon the table shows the Doppler-corrected frequencies. For how to use them, read working amateur radio satellites.

Orbit and identity

43831NORAD catalog number

2018-102AInternational designator

Earth observationCategory

LEOOrbit class

94.17 minOrbital period

471 × 485 kmPerigee × apogee altitude

97.29°Inclination

0.000988Eccentricity

15.2921Revolutions per day

2018Launch year

In orbitStatus (SatNOGS)

NoneOperator

Orbital elements epoch: 2026-10-29T22:42:58 UTC (22 hours ago). Positions drift from reality as the elements age; fresh elements are fetched automatically.

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Positions are computed from public orbital elements (CelesTrak / US Space Force 18th SDS) with the SGP4 model and are accurate to a few kilometres; amateur radio data from the SatNOGS DB (CC BY-SA). Not for navigation or safety-critical use. Method and limits · Radio coverage map · Live HF propagation data