USA 159

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USA 159 is classified as:

• Military

NORAD ID: 26880
Int'l Code: 2001-033A
Perigee: 35,785.5 km
Apogee: 35,799.9 km
Inclination: 12.2 °
Period: 1,436.0 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   24326.00026115 -.00000299  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
2 26880  12.2433  20.2942 0001708 252.3732  98.8102  1.00275358 25860

Source of the keplerian elements: McCants