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 26060.15674686 .00000076 00000-0 -96709-4 0 9997
2 12624 90.9240 46.5689 6227967 237.6799 47.1485 3.52908069721349
Epoch: Mar 1, 2026 • Age: 66 hours

Current Status

Altitude 21314.3 km
Velocity 2.63 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 40.29°N, 32.84°W
Launch Date Aug 3, 1981
Age 44.5 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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