L3Harris GeoSat-2 Geostationary Satellite
GeoSat-2 is a geostationary military communications satellite with X/Ka-band payloads. Falls under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft (satellites). Designed for 15-year service life at 36,000 km altitude.
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If other specific spacecraft types
Military GEO satellites typically use general 'other' classification.
If communication modules only
Satellite transceivers without structure classify under telecom equipment.
If heavy unmanned (>250kg but <7 tons)
Large satellites may alternatively classify under UAV weight categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify geostationary orbit parameters (35,786 km) for spacecraft classification
• DoD Foreign Military Sales (FMS) documentation required for military satellites
• Anti-jam and frequency hopping specs must be redacted in public filings
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