DMSP F-9

operational
NORAD ID: 18822 Int'l Des: 1988-006 Owner: AFSD Country: US
LEOCIRCULARRETROGRADESSO

About DMSP F-9

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 18822U 88006A 25323.50385628 .00000347 00000-0 15439-3 0 9994
2 18822 98.3368 134.0917 0005874 338.5971 21.4965 14.28686460966367
Epoch: Nov 19, 2025 • Age: 7 hours

Current Status

Altitude 797.6 km
Velocity 7.46 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 31.33°N, 145.78°E
Launch Date Feb 3, 1988
Age 37.7 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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