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 26017.44963506 -.00000080 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 21552 56.5207 357.8995 0032228 133.5009 51.8343 1.91858140248494
Epoch: Jan 17, 2026 • Age: 49 hours

Current Status

Altitude 20894.2 km
Velocity 3.83 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 30.94°N, 134.15°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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