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NORAD ID: 25867 Int'l Des: 1999-040 Owner: MSFC Country: US operational
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Two-Line Element Set

1 25867U 99040B 26156.15341265 .00000679 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 25867 55.9514 117.0331 7855938 310.2940 0.1967 0.37796078 17276
Epoch: Jun 5, 2026 • Age: -5 hours

Current Status

Altitude 54785.4 km
Velocity 2.85 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -0.98°S, 66.57°E
Launch Date Jul 23, 1999
Age 26.8 years
Type scientific

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 5677.00 kg
Dry Mass 4653.00 kg
Total Mass 5677.00 kg
Length 14.00 m
Diameter 4.30 m
Span 19.50 m
Shape Cyl + 2 Pan
Manufacturer TRW
Bus Type AXAF
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State MSFC/US

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