PHASE 3D (AO-40)

SatelliteHEOGTOGermany
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PHASE 3D (AO-40) is a satellite operated by Germany, currently in a highly elliptical orbit ranging from 1,127 km to 58,708 km. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1147 minutes at an inclination of 9.4°. It was launched in 2000. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
26609
COSPAR ID
2000-072B
Type
Satellite
Orbit
HEO
Perigee (lowest)
1,127 km
Apogee (highest)
58,708 km
Inclination
9.38°
Orbital period
1147 min
Launch year
2000
Operator
Germany

Orbital data updated: 2026-07-21 · from CelesTrak, refreshed every 2 hours.

About HEO orbit

Highly Elliptical Orbit. An elongated orbit that swings close to Earth at perigee and far away at apogee. Includes Molniya and Tundra orbits used for high-latitude coverage.

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