About Thuraya 1
Group: 3 satellites
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Two-Line Element Set
1 26578U 00066A 26017.76176403 -.00000176 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 26578 9.6671 22.7826 0009093 316.7546 229.9396 0.98988297 91672
Epoch: Jan 17, 2026 •
Age: 24 hours
Current Status
Altitude 36177.8 km
Velocity 3.06 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 0.02°N,
173.42°E
Launch Date Oct 21, 2000
Age 25.2 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 5108.00 kg
Dry Mass 4000.00 kg
Total Mass 5108.00 kg
Length 12.20 m
Diameter 17.00 m
Span 34.00 m
Shape Box + Dish + 2 Pan
Manufacturer BOES
Bus Type HS-GEM
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State THUR/UAE
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