Key statistics
Satellite FIREBIRD A at a glance.
Uptime
3643
Days in orbit
Revolutions
N/A
Per day
Orbit
SSO
Sun Synchronous Orbit
Inclination
N/A
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Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for FIREBIRD A.
Object identification
Object name: FIREBIRD A
International designator: 2013-072B
Object number (NORAD): 39463
Object ID (CCSDS): 39463
Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US)
Current information (Y/N): Y
RCS size: MEDIUM
Orbital parameters
Decay date: Nov. 27, 2023
Inclination: 120.4 deg
Period: 88.75 minutes
Apoapsis: 215.0 km
Periapsis: 211.0 km
Two-line elements (TLE)
No TLE available, as this satellite has decayed and is no longer in orbit.
Live tracking on map
Satellite FIREBIRD A has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No tracking available.
In-orbit conjunctions
Satellite FIREBIRD A has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No conjunctions available.
Associated space launch
Classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.
FIREBIRD A was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Atlas V 501 | NROL-39 (USA-247)’, on board a Atlas V 501 space rocket.
The launch took place on Dec. 6, 2013, 7:14 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 3E.
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Atlas V 501 | NROL-39 (USA-247)
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: Dec. 6, 2013, 7:14 a.m. UTC
Rocket: Atlas V 501
Launch pad: Space Launch Complex 3E
Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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