About DMSP F-3
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 10820U 78042A 26009.55210360 .00000544 00000-0 19456-3 0 9992
2 10820 98.4516 206.9568 0010317 100.6162 259.6188 14.37910402490216
Epoch: Jan 9, 2026 •
Age: 10 hours
Current Status
Altitude 770.4 km
Velocity 7.47 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -3.10°S,
109.48°E
Launch Date May 1, 1978
Age 47.6 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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