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 26101.94074332 -.00000323 00000-0 00000+0 0 9992
2 15543 12.7795 314.1649 0134625 53.0297 131.4498 0.99817910 7164
Epoch: Apr 11, 2026 • Age: 14 hours

Current Status

Altitude 35389.3 km
Velocity 3.11 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 6.20°N, 42.33°W
Launch Date Jan 24, 1985
Age 41.2 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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