USA 8

operational
NORAD ID: 15543 Int'l Des: 1985-010 Owner: NRO/SAFSP Country: US
HEO

About USA 8

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 15543U 85010B 26008.26248341 -.00000406 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 15543 12.9526 315.0632 0129897 46.3476 315.6786 0.99812613 6237
Epoch: Jan 8, 2026 • Age: 8 hours

Current Status

Altitude 35849.6 km
Velocity 3.07 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 9.89°N, 116.41°E
Launch Date Jan 24, 1985
Age 40.9 years
Type military

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 2715.00 kg
Dry Mass 2600.00 kg
Total Mass 2715.00 kg
Length 10.90 m
Diameter 3.60 m
Span 30.00 m
Shape Box + Dish + 2 Pan
Manufacturer TRW
Bus Type Magnum
Phase Status Unknown Transfer Status
Owner/State NRO/SAFSP/US

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