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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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 12624U 81070A 26008.28993787 -.00000016 00000-0 25609-4 0 9994
2 12624 90.9243 46.0720 6209529 255.1150 32.3382 3.52901681719514
Epoch: Jan 8, 2026 • Age: 106 hours

Current Status

Altitude 18598.2 km
Velocity 3.17 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 78.97°N, 141.04°W
Launch Date Aug 3, 1981
Age 44.4 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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