About

USA 48

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

About USA 48

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 20355U 89090B 25275.92431847 -.00000072 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 20355 17.0820 343.2500 0285580 110.5104 242.7292 1.00729146 5162
Epoch: Oct 2, 2025 • Age: 46 hours

Current Status

Altitude 36651.3 km
Velocity 3.01 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -10.05°S, 5.61°W
Launch Date Nov 23, 1989
Age 35.8 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
Data: planet4589.org

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