GPS IIA-17

operational
NORAD ID: 23953 Int'l Des: 1996-041 Owner: AFSMC Country: US Constellation: GPS
MEOCIRCULAR

About GPS IIA-17

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 23953U 96041A 26010.64414702 -.00000082 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 23953 55.8832 52.0236 0060945 107.1287 70.0030 1.88695621211812
Epoch: Jan 10, 2026 • Age: 33 hours

Current Status

Altitude 21225.7 km
Velocity 3.80 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 30.52°N, 46.79°W
Launch Date Jul 16, 1996
Age 29.4 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 AFSMC/US

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