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 25322.38308778 -.00000088 00000-0 00000+0 0 9996
2 23953 55.8366 53.8718 0061407 106.4709 249.3286 1.88695665210803
Epoch: Nov 18, 2025 • Age: 77 hours

Current Status

Altitude 21310.9 km
Velocity 3.79 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 5.89°N, 147.99°E
Launch Date Jul 16, 1996
Age 29.3 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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