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NORAD ID: 24285 Int'l Des: 1996-049 Owner: GSFC Country: US operational
LEOELLIPTICALPOLAR

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About FAST

FAST (NORAD 24285) is a satellite launched Aug 21, 1996 by GSFC of US. It operates in LEO, ELLIPTICAL, POLAR orbit with a mass of 162.00 kg.

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Two-Line Element Set

1 24285U 96049A 26193.54542791 .00003849 00000-0 28662-3 0 9998
2 24285 82.9478 28.3124 1734817 55.7161 319.6178 11.83404572235669
Epoch: Jul 12, 2026 • Age: 4 hours

Current Status

Altitude 2098.7 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 6.72 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -56.81°S, 165.93°W
Launch Date Aug 21, 1996
Age 29.8 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 162.00 kg
Dry Mass 162.00 kg
Total Mass 162.00 kg
Length 0.90 m
Diameter 1.20 m
Span 60.00 m
Shape Cyl + 2 Ant
Manufacturer GSFC
Bus Type SMEX
Phase Status Unknown Transfer Status
Owner/State GSFC/US

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