Find DMSP F-8
NORAD ID: 18123 • Int'l Des: 1987-053 • Owner: AFSD • Country: US • operational
LEOCIRCULARRETROGRADESSO
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About DMSP F-8
DMSP F-8 (NORAD 18123) is a satellite launched Jun 20, 1987 by AFSD of US. It operates in LEO, CIRCULAR, RETROGRADE, SSO orbit with a mass of 773.00 kg.
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Two-Line Element Set
1 18123U 87053A 26200.83424975 .00000012 00000-0 26208-4 0 9995
2 18123 98.7341 26.4335 0013516 69.1383 291.1239 14.19559237 21475
Epoch: Jul 19, 2026 •
Age: 13 hours
Current Status
Altitude 829.3 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 7.44 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 36.42°N,
147.27°E
Launch Date Jun 20, 1987
Age 39 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 773.00 kg
Dry Mass 773.00 kg
Total Mass 1487.00 kg
Length 6.90 m
Diameter 1.50 m
Span 6.90 m
Shape Box + Pan
Manufacturer GEEW
Bus Type Block 5D
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State AFSD/US
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