USA 159

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USA 159 is classified as:

• Military

NORAD ID: 26880
Int'l Code: 2001-033A
Perigee: 35,788.7 km
Apogee: 35,803.6 km
Inclination: 12.5 °
Period: 1,436.2 minutes
Semi major axis: 42167 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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COSMOS 2251 DEB Track 1 satellite(s)

1 26880U 01033A   25199.33285709 -.00000300  00000-0  00000-0 0  9998
2 26880  12.4686  18.7225 0001774 203.9377 144.1553  1.00263186 29616

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants