GPS IIA-2

operational
NORAD ID: 21552 Int'l Des: 1991-047 Owner: AFSSD2 Country: US Constellation: GPS
MEOCIRCULARGNSS

About GPS IIA-2

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 21552U 91047A 26012.23235120 -.00000093 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 21552 56.5205 358.0837 0032244 133.5165 48.2249 1.91858168248395
Epoch: Jan 12, 2026 • Age: 20 hours

Current Status

Altitude 20972.3 km
Velocity 3.82 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 40.22°N, 111.36°W
Launch Date Jul 4, 1991
Age 34.5 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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