PORCUPINE 2

1577
Spacetrack Directory Number
1965-08-13
Orbit launches
1135.57 km
Average height
26231.72 km/h
Average velocity


Satellite information PORCUPINE 2

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Orbit launches 1965-08-13 (61 years ago)
Days in orbit 22301
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)
Perigee 1073 km
Apogee 1177 km
Orbit slope (inclination) 90.03°
Laps per day 13
Height PORCUPINE 2 1135.57 km

Additional information PORCUPINE 2

PORCUPINE 2, 1577 is a payload satellite owned by NRL (US) in LEO that was launched on Fri, 13 Aug 1965 UTC via a THOR ABLESTAR launch vehicle from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.

satellite PORCUPINE 2 Date of exalting 13.08.1965y. Average height of ISS PORCUPINE 2 hundred 1135.57 km. Average velocity PORCUPINE 2 is 26231.72 km/h. Inclination PORCUPINE 2 satellite 90.03°.

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Update time: 2026-09-03 19:30:19
Average height of ISS PORCUPINE 2 is: 1135.57km
Average velocity PORCUPINE 2 is: 26231.72km/h
Average orbit height PORCUPINE 2 is: 90.03°
PORCUPINE 2 a new group of Starlink satellites has been launched 1965-08-13
PORCUPINE 2 is from 22301 days Days in orbit.