USA 159

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USA 159 is classified as:

• Military

NORAD ID: 26880
Int'l Code: 2001-033A
Perigee: 35,791.0 km
Apogee: 35,800.2 km
Inclination: 11.4 °
Period: 1,436.2 minutes
Semi major axis: 42166 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   22142.17379373 -.00000308  00000-0  00000-0 0  9994
2 26880  11.4033  25.9516 0001087 118.5295 108.6452  1.00265201 18050

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants