OPS 6983

Launch Details
Launched 8 August 1974
Flight ended
Status Non-operational
Launch site Air Force Western Test Range, California, USA
Owner United States
NORAD ID 7411
COSPAR ID 1974-063A
Alternative names DMSP 5B F6
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 98.574°
Eccentricity 0.00403
RA ascending node 2.423 hr
Argument perigee 288.557°
Mean anomaly 71.124°
Orbital period 100.782 min
Epoch of osculation 09 Jul 2024, 13:38

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 773.9 km
Mean Altitude 802.8 km
Peak Altitude 831.7 km

Orbital History

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Launched alongside

THOR BURNER 2A R/B

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39.96°N
83.00°W
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