X Report 9 Mar 2025
SpaceX reveals plans for Florida Starship launches, NASA teams up for dual missions, and FCC boosts satellite connectivity.
NATO 3A (08808)
COSPAR: 1976-035A | Alt Name: NATO 3A
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08808
International Designator
1976-035A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:01:21 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
4.91°
Right Ascension
298.31°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
324.96°
Period
1442.27 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NATO 3A
Alternative Name
NATO 3A
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NICS
Country
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08808U 76035A 26200.87593816 .00000123 00000+0 00000+0 0 9996
2 08808 4.9065 298.3061 0025071 324.9561 23.8554 00.99842735747590
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.1
Diameter
2.2
Span
3.1
Dry Mass
249
Launch Mass
277
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
7.0204
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NATO 3A
Purpose
Military communication
Mission
Military communication
Manufacturer
FORDP
Life Expectancy
7 years
Bus
NATO 3
Configuration
NATO-3 Bus
Motor
SVM-6
Equipment
2 transponders operating in the 7 to 8 GHz region
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
X Report 22 Dec 2025
SpaceX celebrates a year of industry milestones, including the successful deployment of Starlink satellites and innovative advancements in rocket technology.
X Report 1 May 2025
SpaceX launches diabetes research mission to ISS; EU considers SES for Starlink support; Amazon's Kuiper enters satellite race.
Artemis 2 Crewed Lunar Flyby Scheduled for April 1 | KeepTrack Space Brief
NASA's Artemis II launches 4 astronauts on lunar flyby April 1. Soyuz-5 inaugural flight confirmed for April 3. Space warfare doctrines shift toward agentic AI for faster decision loops.
SpaceX's Military Pivot Takes Center Stage, X Report 19 Jul 2026
This Week In Space Episode 219 examines SpaceX's expanding military ties as Starlink's constellation tops 12,552 satellites launched.
X Report 19 Dec 2025
A partial breakup incident involving a Starlink satellite raised concerns, while SpaceX continued its ambitious projects and launches.
X Report 12 May 2025
SpaceX prepares for its 100th Falcon 9 launch from Kennedy Space Center while facing a scrubbed attempt of the latest Starlink deployment.
X Report 14 Mar 2025
SpaceX advances pre-launch tests amid Starlink deployment surge and strategic expansions in Texas.