USA 162 (26948)

COSPAR: 2001-046A | Alt Name: USA 162

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 11, 2001

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC36B

Launch Vehicle

Atlas IIAS

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26948

International Designator

2001-046A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 162

Alternative Name

USA 162

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The USA 162 satellite, also known by its alternate name USA 162, is an American spacecraft manufactured by BOES and owned by NROC. Launched on October 11, 2001, from SLC36B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas IIAS launch vehicle, it has a configuration of BUS HS-601 with dimensions including a length of 6 meters, diameter of 2 meters, and span of 26 meters. The satellite's dry mass is approximately 2,000 kg, with a launch mass of about 3,500 kg. Its mission involves communications relay and early warning capabilities, carrying the QUASAR 13 payload. The shape of USA 162 is described as "Box + 2 Pan," but additional details such as power source or major events are not provided in the given data.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

2000

Launch Mass

3500

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

QUASAR 13

Purpose

Comsat / Relay, early warning

Mission

Comsat / Relay, early warning

Manufacturer

BOES

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

HS-601

Configuration

Motor

Equipment

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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