USA 159

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USA 159 is classified as:

• Military

NORAD ID: 26880
Int'l Code: 2001-033A
Perigee: 35,788.0 km
Apogee: 35,795.2 km
Inclination: 10.5 °
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   19228.81341427 -.00000304 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9991
2 26880 010.4790 032.4144 0000857 149.9058 026.2418 01.00279441007931

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants