About

GPS IIA-1

operational
NORAD ID: 20959 • Int'l Des: 1990-103 • Owner: AFSSD2 • Country: US • Constellation: GPS
MEOCIRCULAR
POV Track Group Ground

About GPS IIA-1

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 20959U 90103A 25278.06699571 -.00000003 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 20959 55.9757 60.4098 0022625 88.0895 272.1731 1.88155297251060
Epoch: Oct 5, 2025 • Age: 39 hours

Current Status

Altitude 21327.1 km
Velocity 3.79 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 6.10°N, 166.89°E
Launch Date Nov 26, 1990
Age 34.8 years
Type navigation

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 860.00 kg
Dry Mass 860.00 kg
Total Mass 1881.00 kg
Length 2.40 m
Diameter 1.80 m
Span 5.30 m
Shape Box + 2 Pan
Manufacturer RWISB
Bus Type GPS IIA
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State AFSSD2/US
Data: planet4589.org

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