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FLTSATCOM 8 (USA 46)

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NORAD 20253Active geosynchronousOrbit

Orbital data

Catalog facts

Name
FLTSATCOM 8 (USA 46)
NORAD ID
20253
Category
Active geosynchronous
TLE epoch
Aug 10, 2026, 17:07 UTC
Object ID
1989-077A
Object type
Payload
Owner
United States
Launch site
Air Force Eastern Test Range, Florida, USA
Launch date
1989-09-25
Operational status
Active
Orbit type
Orbit
Orbit center
Earth

Orbital parameters

Orbit profile

Inclination12.4066°
Eccentricity0.0002
Mean motion1.0027 rev/day
Orbital period1436.1 min
Perigee35779.2 km
Apogee35795.2 km

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