About Nimbus 7
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 11080U 78098A 26011.27573058 -.00000004 00000-0 37112-4 0 9992
2 11080 99.4925 254.0132 0008537 332.2452 27.8245 13.84504800384984
Epoch: Jan 11, 2026 •
Age: 11 hours
Current Status
Altitude 960.3 km
Velocity 7.37 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -23.07°S,
49.13°E
Launch Date Oct 24, 1978
Age 47.2 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 987.00 kg
Dry Mass 987.00 kg
Total Mass 987.00 kg
Length 3.70 m
Diameter 3.40 m
Span 3.70 m
Shape Cone + 2 Pan
Manufacturer GEVF
Bus Type Nimbus
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State GSFC/US
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