WSF-M
Mission information
Name
WSF-M
Alternate Names
WSF-M 1, Weather System Follow-on Microwave
Satellite ID
IGOB-8644-4870-2823-1701
NORAD ID
59481
Status
Satellite alive
Operational

Satellite is in orbit and operational

Image
WSF-M
Description

WSF-M (Weather System Follow-on - Microwave) is the next-generation operational environmental satellite system for the Department of Defense (DoD) to replace the microwave capabilities of the DMSP satellites.

Mode S - Payload
Type
Transmitter
Service
Earth Exploration
Downlink Mode
BPSK
Downlink Frequency
2252500000
Baud
200000
ITU Notifications
ITU Notified [Link 1]
Type
Transmitter
Service
Space Operation
Downlink Mode
BPSK
Downlink Frequency
2237500000
Baud
800000
ITU Notifications
ITU Notified [Link 1]
Most Recent Observers (last 24h)
Observer Latest Data
Drachten S-band-JO33bc 2026-01-06 06:28:42 UTC
Data Frames Decoded - 30 Days
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Orbital Elements
Latest Two-Line Element (TLE)
TLE Source
Space-Track.org
TLE Updated
2026-01-05 19:15:20 UTC
TLE Set
1 59481U 24070A   26005.60929520  .00000113  00000-0  72942-4 0  9999
2 59481 98.7185 15.7467 0005771 75.3069 284.8747 14.20701460 90012
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