About DMSP F-3
Group: 3 satellites
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Altitude History
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Two-Line Element Set
1 10820U 78042A 26014.56225352 .00000311 00000-0 11743-3 0 9999
2 10820 98.4518 211.8859 0010337 87.3458 272.8912 14.37914618490931
Epoch: Jan 14, 2026 •
Age: 7 hours
Current Status
Altitude 771.0 km
Velocity 7.47 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -9.96°S,
157.43°E
Launch Date May 1, 1978
Age 47.7 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 447.00 kg
Dry Mass 447.00 kg
Total Mass 1177.00 kg
Length 6.10 m
Diameter 1.50 m
Span 6.10 m
Shape Box + Pan
Manufacturer RCA
Bus Type Block 5D
Phase Status Attached in Orbit
Owner/State SAMSO/US
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