USA 48

operational
NORAD ID: 20355 Int'l Des: 1989-090 Owner: NRO/SAFSP Country: US
MEO

About USA 48

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 20355U 89090B 25323.10529170 -.00000201 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 20355 17.0468 342.8018 0281487 111.1506 72.9576 1.00745256 5645
Epoch: Nov 19, 2025 • Age: 11 hours

Current Status

Altitude 36385.3 km
Velocity 3.03 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -5.33°S, 69.58°E
Launch Date Nov 23, 1989
Age 35.9 years
Type military

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 2715.00 kg
Dry Mass 2600.00 kg
Total Mass 2715.00 kg
Length 10.90 m
Diameter 3.60 m
Span 30.00 m
Shape Box + Dish + 2 Pan
Manufacturer TRW
Bus Type Magnum
Phase Status Unknown Transfer Status
Owner/State NRO/SAFSP/US

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