Find AMSAT-OSCAR-8

NORAD ID: 10703 Int'l Des: 1978-026 Owner: AMNA Country: US operational
LEOCIRCULARRETROGRADESSO

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About AMSAT-OSCAR-8

AMSAT-OSCAR-8 (NORAD 10703) is a satellite launched Mar 5, 1978 by AMNA of US. It operates in LEO, CIRCULAR, RETROGRADE, SSO orbit with a mass of 27.00 kg.

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Two-Line Element Set

1 10703U 78026B 26197.82943497 -.00000243 00000-0 -13363-3 0 9995
2 10703 99.3314 194.9050 0009584 240.7575 240.7938 13.99810977468214
Epoch: Jul 16, 2026 • Age: 15 hours

Current Status

Altitude 910.0 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 7.40 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 53.09°N, 82.34°E
Launch Date Mar 5, 1978
Age 48.3 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 27.00 kg
Dry Mass 27.00 kg
Total Mass 27.00 kg
Length 0.30 m
Diameter 0.40 m
Span 0.40 m
Shape Box
Manufacturer AMNA
Bus Type AMSAT Phase 2
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State AMNA/US

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