NTS-3

SatelliteGEOEquatorialUnited States
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NTS-3 is a satellite operated by United States, currently in a geostationary orbit about 35,441 km above the equator. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 1418 minutes at an inclination of 3.2°. It was launched in 2025. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.

Orbital data

NORAD ID
65160
COSPAR ID
2025-173A
Type
Satellite
Orbit
GEO
Perigee (lowest)
35,441 km
Apogee (highest)
35,453 km
Inclination
3.24°
Orbital period
1418 min
Launch year
2025
Operator
United States

Orbital data updated: 2026-06-16 · from CelesTrak, refreshed every 2 hours.

About GEO orbit

Geostationary Orbit. Exactly 35,786 km above the equator. Satellites here orbit at the same rate Earth rotates, so they appear stationary in the sky. Used for TV, weather, and communications.

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