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 25323.75237104 -.00000012 00000-0 00000+0 0 9994
2 24320 53.8164 244.1121 0028712 212.7293 327.0493 1.86499132206606
Epoch: Nov 19, 2025 • Age: 22 hours

Current Status

Altitude 21570.8 km
Velocity 3.77 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 49.70°N, 4.94°E
Launch Date Sep 12, 1996
Age 29.1 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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