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.

SatNOGS Links
Network Observations
Mode S - Payload
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Type
Transmitter
Service
Earth Exploration
Downlink Mode
BPSK
Downlink Frequency
2252500000
Baud
200000
ITU Notifications
ITU Notified [Link 1]
Updated by pe2bz and reviewed on 2024-05-26 07:59 by pe2bz
Mode S - TTC
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Type
Transmitter
Service
Space Operation
Downlink Mode
BPSK
Downlink Frequency
2237500000
Baud
800000
ITU Notifications
ITU Notified [Link 1]
Updated by pe2bz and reviewed on 2024-05-29 17:46 by pe2bz
Most Recent Observers (last 24h)
Observer Latest Data
Drachten S-band-JO33bc 2025-10-28 06:13:53 UTC
Data Frames Decoded - 30 Days
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Orbital Elements
Latest Two-Line Element (TLE)
TLE Source
Celestrak (active)
TLE Updated
2025-10-28 04:48:29 UTC
TLE Set 
1 59481U 24070A   25300.95598071  .00000098  00000+0  65991-4 0  9994
2 59481  98.7205 307.0487 0003679 273.9652  86.1104 14.20679147 80120
Satellite Suggestion History
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