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NORAD ID: 10981 • Int'l Des: 1978-071 • Owner: ESA • Country: I-ESA • operational
HEOCIRCULAR

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About Geos 2

Geos 2 (NORAD 10981) is a satellite launched Jul 14, 1978 by ESA of I-ESA. It operates in HEO, CIRCULAR orbit with a mass of 270.00 kg.

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Two-Line Element Set

1 10981U 78071A 26296.23374742 -.00000316 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 10981 5.2583 285.3990 0005910 355.2373 331.0726 0.99381025175263
Epoch: Oct 23, 2026 • Age: 9 hours

Current Status

Altitude 36045.4 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 3.07 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 5.10°N, 134.75°E
Launch Date Jul 14, 1978
Age 48.2 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 270.00 kg
Dry Mass 240.00 kg
Total Mass 575.00 kg
Length 1.30 m
Diameter 1.60 m
Span 40.00 m
Shape Cyl + 2 Ant
Manufacturer BAEF
Bus Type ESA Geos
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State ESA/I-ESA

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