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
GPS IIA-18 (NORAD 24320) is a GPS constellation satellite launched Sep 12, 1996 by AFSMC of US. It operates in MEO, CIRCULAR orbit with a mass of 860.00 kg.
About GPS IIA-18
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Two-Line Element Set
1 24320U 96056A 26196.27711913 .00000041 00000-0 00000+0 0 9996
2 24320 53.7011 235.7961 0031402 217.6516 320.9679 1.86498992211030
Epoch: Jul 15, 2026 •
Age: 76 hours
Current Status
Altitude 21491.2 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 3.78 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 34.17°N,
65.61°W
Launch Date Sep 12, 1996
Age 29.8 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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