Telecom 1A

operational
NORAD ID: 15159 Int'l Des: 1984-081 Owner: FTEL Country: F
HEOCIRCULAR

About Telecom 1A

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 15159U 84081B 26006.03855363 -.00000025 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 15159 12.9366 335.0325 0032974 43.2922 150.7375 0.98394419117013
Epoch: Jan 6, 2026 • Age: 27 hours

Current Status

Altitude 36461.5 km
Velocity 3.05 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -9.99°S, 41.22°E
Launch Date Aug 4, 1984
Age 41.4 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 669.00 kg
Dry Mass 529.00 kg
Total Mass 1190.00 kg
Length 1.90 m
Diameter 1.40 m
Span 16.00 m
Shape Box + 2 Pan
Manufacturer MATT
Bus Type ECS
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State FTEL/F

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