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 26015.69172441 -.00000067 00000-0 00000+0 0 9992
2 20355 17.0019 342.2486 0280455 111.4209 77.1045 1.00727997 6222
Epoch: Jan 15, 2026 • Age: 15 hours

Current Status

Altitude 34981.7 km
Velocity 3.13 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 13.89°N, 163.77°E
Launch Date Nov 23, 1989
Age 36.1 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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