About USA 8
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 15543U 85010B 26009.52400012 -.00000395 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 15543 12.9502 315.0509 0130055 46.4409 48.8975 0.99812096 6240
Epoch: Jan 9, 2026 •
Age: 30 hours
Current Status
Altitude 36361.3 km
Velocity 3.04 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -2.47°S,
111.18°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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