GPS IIA-1

operational
NORAD ID: 20959 Int'l Des: 1990-103 Owner: AFSSD2 Country: US Constellation: GPS
MEOCIRCULAR

About GPS IIA-1

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 20959U 90103A 26016.70236950 -.00000035 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 20959 56.0671 56.8565 0021397 88.5978 271.7201 1.88155391253016
Epoch: Jan 16, 2026 • Age: 22 hours

Current Status

Altitude 21414.0 km
Velocity 3.78 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -52.67°S, 37.06°W
Launch Date Nov 26, 1990
Age 35.1 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

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