GPS IIA-18

operational
NORAD ID: 24320 Int'l Des: 1996-056 Owner: AFSMC Country: US Constellation: GPS
MEOCIRCULAR

About GPS IIA-18

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Altitude History

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Two-Line Element Set

1 24320U 96056A 26061.96375653 .00000003 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 24320 53.7666 240.4955 0029022 213.1912 144.7528 1.86498984208524
Epoch: Mar 2, 2026 • Age: 41 hours

Current Status

Altitude 21495.6 km
Velocity 3.78 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 38.40°N, 27.24°W
Launch Date Sep 12, 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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