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PLEIADES 1A (NORAD 38012)

PLEIADES 1A is a earth observation satellite (NORAD 38012) in a LEO orbit 697 by 699 km above the Earth, circling the planet every 98.7 minutes. Right now it is over latitude -78.1°, longitude 166.2° at an altitude of 727 km.

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Where is PLEIADES 1A now?

Latitude: -78.127°
Longitude: 166.17°
Altitude: 726.8 km
Speed: 7.49 km/s
Footprint radius: 2910 km

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Orbit and identity

38012NORAD catalog number

2011-076FInternational designator

Earth observationCategory

LEOOrbit class

98.73 minOrbital period

697 × 699 kmPerigee × apogee altitude

98.19°Inclination

0.000171Eccentricity

14.5856Revolutions per day

2011Launch year

Orbital elements epoch: 2026-10-30T00:11:56 UTC (20 hours ago). Positions drift from reality as the elements age; fresh elements are fetched automatically.

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Positions are computed from public orbital elements (CelesTrak / US Space Force 18th SDS) with the SGP4 model and are accurate to a few kilometres; amateur radio data from the SatNOGS DB (CC BY-SA). Not for navigation or safety-critical use. Method and limits · Radio coverage map · Live HF propagation data