About USA-23
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 18009U 87043E 26063.03421315 .00016414 00000-0 95324-3 0 9998
2 18009 63.2923 291.9746 0793568 103.2500 265.8228 13.85261600330913
Epoch: Mar 4, 2026 •
Age: 32 hours
Current Status
Altitude 404.5 km
Velocity 7.96 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 62.59°N,
74.31°E
Launch Date May 15, 1987
Age 38.8 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 200.00 kg
Dry Mass 200.00 kg
Total Mass 200.00 kg
Length 0.90 m
Diameter 0.40 m
Span 10.00 m
Shape Box + Ant
Manufacturer MM
Bus Type NOSS SSU
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State NRO/NRL/US
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