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 26010.75872108 -.00000380 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 15543 12.9479 315.0386 0130191 46.5300 132.4901 0.99811567 6250
Epoch: Jan 10, 2026 • Age: 30 hours

Current Status

Altitude 36282.6 km
Velocity 3.04 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -12.93°S, 107.53°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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