Key statistics
Satellite UKS 1 (AMPTE) at a glance.
Uptime
1575
Days in orbit
Revolutions
N/A
Per day
Orbit
OTHER
Other
Inclination
N/A
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Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for UKS 1 (AMPTE).
Object identification
Object name: UKS 1 (AMPTE)
International designator: 1984-088C
Object number (NORAD): 15201
Object ID (CCSDS): 15201
Country: UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Current information (Y/N): Y
RCS size: MEDIUM
Orbital parameters
Decay date: Dec. 8, 1988
Inclination: 26.93 deg
Period: 2659.35 minutes
Apoapsis: 113409.0 km
Periapsis: 1002.0 km
Two-line elements (TLE)
No TLE available, as this satellite has decayed and is no longer in orbit.
Live tracking on map
Satellite UKS 1 (AMPTE) has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No tracking available.
In-orbit conjunctions
Satellite UKS 1 (AMPTE) has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No conjunctions available.
Associated space launch
Joint US-German-UK astrophysics research satellite
UKS 1 (AMPTE) was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Delta 3924 | Charge Composition Explorer’, on board a Delta 3924 space rocket.
The launch took place on Aug. 16, 1984, 2:48 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 17A.
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Delta 3924 | Charge Composition Explorer
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: Aug. 16, 1984, 2:48 p.m. UTC
Rocket: Delta 3924
Launch pad: Space Launch Complex 17A
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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