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 26061.59689123 -.00000166 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 20355 16.9675 341.8055 0283244 111.8357 164.5578 1.00742327 6688
Epoch: Mar 2, 2026 • Age: 29 hours

Current Status

Altitude 34632.6 km
Velocity 3.16 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 10.02°N, 113.12°W
Launch Date Nov 23, 1989
Age 36.2 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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