About GOES 5
Group: 3 satellites
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Altitude History
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Two-Line Element Set
1 12472U 81049A 26061.14287171 -.00000208 00000-0 00000+0 0 9994
2 12472 9.5499 316.3565 0004676 336.5954 190.2590 1.00211947121770
Epoch: Mar 2, 2026 •
Age: 22 hours
Current Status
Altitude 35810.6 km
Velocity 3.07 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 9.53°N,
88.21°W
Launch Date May 22, 1981
Age 44.7 years
Type weather
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 397.00 kg
Dry Mass 295.00 kg
Total Mass 836.00 kg
Length 3.70 m
Diameter 2.10 m
Span 4.40 m
Shape Cyl + Ant
Manufacturer HSES
Bus Type HS-371
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State NOAA/US
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