NNSS 20 (TRANSIT 20)

6909
Spacetrack Directory Number
1973-10-30
Orbit launches


Satellite information NNSS 20 (TRANSIT 20)

Spacetrack Directory Name NNSS 20 (TRANSIT 20)
Orbit launches 1973-10-30
Deorbitation
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)

Additional information NNSS 20 (TRANSIT 20)

NNSS 20 (TRANSIT 20), 6909 is a payload satellite owned by USN NAVAIR (US) in LEO that was launched on Tue, 30 Oct 1973 UTC via an SCOUT A-1 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 NNSS 20 (TRANSIT 20) Date of exalting 30.10.1973y.


Update time: 2026-04-18 17:11:04
NNSS 20 (TRANSIT 20) a new group of Starlink satellites has been launched 1973-10-30