FLTSATCOM 8

Launch Details
Launched 24 September 1989
Flight ended
Status Operational
Categories Geostationary
Active satellites
Launch site Air Force Eastern Test Range, Florida, USA
Owner United States
NORAD ID 20253
COSPAR ID 1989-077A
Alternative names USA 46
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 12.652°
Eccentricity 0.00062
RA ascending node 23.726 hr
Argument perigee 31.157°
Mean anomaly 156.248°
Orbital period 1436.049 min
Epoch of osculation 23 Apr 2024, 13:41

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 35766.5 km
Mean Altitude 35792.8 km
Peak Altitude 35819.1 km

Orbital History

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Launched alongside

ATLAS CENTAUR R/B

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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