USA 159

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USA 159 is classified as:

• Military

NORAD ID: 26880
Int'l Code: 2001-033A
Perigee: 35,784.6 km
Apogee: 35,804.2 km
Inclination: 11.2 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42165 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   21293.89115938 -.00000297  00000-0  00000-0 0  9991
2 26880  11.2109  27.2406 0002328 216.4884  57.5846  1.00269512 15916

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants