Find DMSP F-10

NORAD ID: 20978 Int'l Des: 1990-105 Owner: AFSSD2 Country: US operational
LEOCIRCULARRETROGRADESSO

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About DMSP F-10

DMSP F-10 (NORAD 20978) is a satellite launched Dec 1, 1990 by AFSSD2 of US. It operates in LEO, CIRCULAR, RETROGRADE, SSO orbit with a mass of 773.00 kg.

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Two-Line Element Set

1 20978U 90105A 26197.17237063 .00000104 00000-0 46117-4 0 9993
2 20978 98.6080 257.3008 0070722 197.3031 162.5746 14.40176592866680
Epoch: Jul 16, 2026 • Age: 16 hours

Current Status

Altitude 726.1 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 7.51 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 29.87°N, 149.35°W
Launch Date Dec 1, 1990
Age 35.6 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 773.00 kg
Dry Mass 773.00 kg
Total Mass 1487.00 kg
Length 6.90 m
Diameter 1.50 m
Span 6.90 m
Shape Box + Pan
Manufacturer GEEW
Bus Type Block 5D
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State AFSSD2/US

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