Key statistics
Satellite USA 40 at a glance.
Uptime
13055
Days in orbit
Revolutions
N/A
Per day
Orbit
LEO
None
Inclination
N/A
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Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for USA 40.
Object identification
Object name: USA 40
International designator: 1989-061B
Object number (NORAD): 20167
Object ID (CCSDS): 20167
Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US)
Current information (Y/N): Y
Notes: NO LONGER ON ORBIT
Orbital parameters
Inclination: None deg
Period: None minutes
Apoapsis: None km
Periapsis: None km
Two-line elements (TLE)
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Live tracking on map
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In-orbit conjunctions
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Go to all conjunctionsAssociated space launch
STS-28 was the thirtieth space shuttle mission, the fourth dedicated to the Department of Defence and the eigth of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
USA 40 was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28’, on board a Space Shuttle space rocket.
The launch took place on Aug. 8, 1989, 12:37 p.m. from Launch Complex 39B.
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Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: Aug. 8, 1989, 12:37 p.m. UTC
Rocket: Space Shuttle
Launch pad: Launch Complex 39B
Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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