About Nimbus 7
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 11080U 78098A 26063.52426796 -.00000009 00000-0 33290-4 0 9991
2 11080 99.4861 306.8028 0008751 183.5561 176.5532 13.84509251392210
Epoch: Mar 4, 2026 •
Age: 29 hours
Current Status
Altitude 944.6 km
Velocity 7.38 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -1.39°S,
111.67°W
Launch Date Oct 24, 1978
Age 47.3 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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