USA 159

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USA 159 is classified as:

• Military

NORAD ID: 26880
Int'l Code: 2001-033A
Perigee: 35,788.9 km
Apogee: 35,793.8 km
Inclination: 10.7 °
Period: 1,436.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 42162 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   20146.45038824 -.00000290 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9990
2 26880 010.7488 030.5153 0000582 286.7908 039.0393 01.00280313009415

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants