Browse satellite catalog
|
Map of low-earth satellites
|
Satellites above your horizon
|
3D map of low-earth satellites
Spacecraft information: WGS F8
Launch Details
| Launched | 6 December 2016 |
| Flight ended | – |
| Status | Operational |
| Categories |
Geostationary
Active satellites |
| Launch site | Air Force Eastern Test Range, Florida, USA |
| Owner | United States |
| NORAD ID | 41879 |
| COSPAR ID | 2016-075A |
| Alternative names |
USA 272 |
| Observing |
Current orbital elements
| Inclination | 0.039° |
| Eccentricity | 0.00004 |
| RA ascending node | 3.312 hr |
| Argument perigee | 235.748° |
| Mean anomaly | 174.288° |
| Orbital period | 1436.156 min |
| Epoch of osculation | 17 Dec 2025, 14:53 |
Derived Quantities
| Min Altitude | 35793.2 km |
| Mean Altitude | 35794.9 km |
| Peak Altitude | 35796.6 km |
Launched alongside
DELTA 4 R/BOrbital History
Drag the graphs below left or right to change the time range, or use your scroll wheel to zoom in or out.