About DMSP F-9
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 18822U 88006A 26061.10135483 .00000324 00000-0 14519-3 0 9995
2 18822 98.3454 232.2208 0006859 34.9841 325.1791 14.28771377981016
Epoch: Mar 2, 2026 •
Age: 21 hours
Current Status
Altitude 825.1 km
Velocity 7.44 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -76.03°S,
159.92°E
Launch Date Feb 3, 1988
Age 38 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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