Find GPS IIA-18
NORAD ID: 24320 • Int'l Des: 1996-056 • Owner: AFSMC • Country: US • Constellation:
GPS • operational
MEOCIRCULAR
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About GPS IIA-18
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 24320U 96056A 26153.22350913 .00000014 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 24320 53.7188 237.3043 0031057 216.4259 215.1348 1.86499070210238
Epoch: Jun 2, 2026 •
Age: 20 hours
Current Status
Altitude 21472.7 km
Velocity 3.79 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -53.69°S,
120.89°W
Launch Date Sep 12, 1996
Age 29.7 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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