USA 159

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USA 159 is classified as:

• Military

NORAD ID: 26880
Int'l Code: 2001-033A
Perigee: 35,705.8 km
Apogee: 35,721.3 km
Inclination: 10.3 °
Period: 1,432.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 42084 km
RCS: Unknown
Launch date: August 6, 2001
Source: United States (US)
Launch site: AIR FORCE EASTERN TEST RANGE (AFETR)

Infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against earth's background; detection capability of smaller missiles; improved warning of attack by short-range missiles against U.S. and allied forces.

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1 26880U 01033A   19048.46842787 -.00000304  00000-0  00000+0 0  9996
2 26880  10.3038  33.7001 0001843 270.3841 303.4972  1.00558675  4779

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants