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GeoLITE

retired

Technology DemonstrationGEOCOSPAR 2001-020ALaunched 5/18/2001

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: USA 158 (GeoLITE)
Launch Vehicle: Delta 7925-9.5
Launch Date: 5/18/2001
Last Contact: 9/22/2011

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: GEO
Altitude: 35,790 km
Inclination: 1 deg
Dry Mass: 929 kg
Total Mass: 1,870 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman

Registry

COSPAR ID: 2001-020A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/400