Spacecraft information: 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 12.425°
Eccentricity 0.00057
RA ascending node 23.416 hr
Argument perigee 32.983°
Mean anomaly 154.954°
Orbital period 1436.257 min
Epoch of osculation 04 Jun 2026, 10:44

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 35772.9 km
Mean Altitude 35796.9 km
Peak Altitude 35820.8 km

Launched alongside

ATLAS CENTAUR R/B

Orbital History

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South El Monte

Latitude:
Longitude:
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34.05°N
118.05°W
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