USA 159

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USA 159 is classified as:

• Military

NORAD ID: 26880
Int'l Code: 2001-033A
Perigee: 35,786.4 km
Apogee: 35,799.4 km
Inclination: 10.7 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42163 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   20048.30226772 -.00000310 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9999
2 26880 010.6557 031.1646 0001548 357.5361 177.7516 01.00274865009780

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants