Dynamics Explorer 1

operational
NORAD ID: 12624 Int'l Des: 1981-070 Owner: GSFC Country: US
MEOELLIPTICALRETROGRADEHEO_ELLIPTICAL

About Dynamics Explorer 1

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Live Position

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Upcoming Passes

Altitude History

Altitude vs Time

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Two-Line Element Set

1 12624U 81070A 25319.44245197 .00000093 00000-0 39460-3 0 9994
2 12624 90.9288 45.5706 6196067 273.2015 22.4144 3.52893570717616
Epoch: Nov 15, 2025 • Age: 178 hours

Current Status

Altitude 17879.3 km
Velocity 3.32 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 60.77°N, 30.49°E
Launch Date Aug 3, 1981
Age 44.3 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 424.00 kg
Dry Mass 424.00 kg
Total Mass 424.00 kg
Length 1.10 m
Diameter 1.40 m
Span 200.00 m
Shape Cyl + Ant
Manufacturer RCA
Bus Type DE
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State GSFC/US

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