Orbital elements

• a = semi-major axis (VSOP = 17,368 km)

• e = eccentricity (VSOP = 0.601)

• i = inclination w.r.t. equator (VSOP=31.6d)

• S = ascending node

• T = argument of perigee

• T = time of periapsis passage

• For VSOP, apogee height = 21,400 km, perigee height = 560 km, P = 6.3 hr

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