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SBIRS GEO-3 (USA 282) (43162)
COSPAR: 2018-009A | Alt Name: SBIRS GEO-3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2018
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 411
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43162
International Designator
2018-009A
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:21:22 GMT
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Inclination
2.19°
Right Ascension
12.81°
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Argument of Perigee
84.57°
Period
1436.08 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SBIRS GEO-3 (USA 282)
Alternative Name
SBIRS GEO-3
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AFSPC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43162U 18009A 26183.76484260 .00000138 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 43162 2.1946 12.8052 0002218 84.5660 299.3770 1.00272730 31003
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The SBIRS GEO-3 (USA 282) is an early warning satellite operated by AFSPC and manufactured by LMSS. It was launched on January 20, 2018, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's SLC41 using the Atlas V 411 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.5 meters and a span of 25 meters when solar arrays are deployed. It has a dry mass of 2,500 kg and carried two SBIRS sensors (scanning and staring) upon launch with a total launch mass of 4,500 kg. Its power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is designed to operate for 12 years in support of its mission to provide early warning capabilities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.5
Span
25
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
4500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SBIRS GEO SV3
Purpose
Early Warning
Mission
Early Warning
Manufacturer
LMSS
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
A2100
Configuration
A2100M
Motor
Leros 1C
Equipment
2 SBIRS sensors (scanning and staring)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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