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

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About DMSP F-9

DMSP F-9 (NORAD 18822) is a satellite launched Feb 3, 1988 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 18822U 88006A 26198.91721975 .00000081 00000-0 48692-4 0 9992
2 18822 98.3601 4.2381 0005972 350.3750 9.7317 14.28844858 665
Epoch: Jul 17, 2026 • Age: 9 hours

Current Status

Altitude 804.9 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 7.45 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 39.18°N, 149.26°E
Launch Date Feb 3, 1988
Age 38.4 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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