About Gravity Probe B
Group: 3 satellites
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Altitude History
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Two-Line Element Set
1 28230U 04014A 26064.46809086 .00001449 00000-0 17603-3 0 9991
2 28230 89.8429 52.1607 0002177 78.2762 281.8707 14.83106738636972
Epoch: Mar 5, 2026 •
Age: 19 hours
Current Status
Altitude 629.1 km
Velocity 7.54 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -22.61°S,
149.38°E
Launch Date Apr 20, 2004
Age 21.8 years
Type other
Technical Details
Classification Payload
Mass 3145.00 kg
Dry Mass 2805.00 kg
Total Mass 3145.00 kg
Length 6.40 m
Diameter 2.60 m
Span 6.40 m
Shape Ell + Ant + 4 Pan
Manufacturer LMMS/STAN
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State MSFC/US
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