About Satcom 3
Group: 3 satellites
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Altitude History
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Two-Line Element Set
1 11635U 79101A 26068.47350297 -.00000170 00000-0 00000+0 0 9991
2 11635 8.6569 91.9576 4795677 88.3264 13.0379 1.82524676222151
Epoch: Mar 9, 2026 •
Age: 25 hours
Current Status
Altitude 15991.6 km
Velocity 4.64 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -0.23°S,
83.71°E
Launch Date Dec 7, 1979
Age 46.2 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 433.00 kg
Dry Mass 335.00 kg
Total Mass 867.00 kg
Length 1.30 m
Diameter 1.30 m
Span 11.30 m
Shape Box + 2 Pan
Manufacturer RCA
Bus Type Satcom
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State AMC/US
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