USA 276 (42689)

COSPAR: 2017-022A | Alt Name: USA 276

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 1, 2017

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42689

International Designator

2017-022A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 276

Alternative Name

USA 276

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 276, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2017-022A, is a satellite owned by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office) and manufactured by BALL Aerospace Technologies. Launched on May 1, 2017, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, the satellite has a length of 4.3 meters, diameter of 2.5 meters, and a span of 7.1 meters. Its dry mass is 2,200 kg, with a total launch mass of 2,700 kg. The BUS type is BCP-5000 and its shape is described as a hexagonal cylinder with panels. The satellite's configuration and equipment details are not specified, and it serves a technology mission for the NROC.

Physical Characteristics

Length

4.3

Diameter

2.5

Span

7.1

Dry Mass

2200

Launch Mass

2700

Shape

Hex cyl+panels

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

[NRO Unk LEO 2]

Purpose

Technology ?

Mission

Technology ?

Manufacturer

BALL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

BCP-5000

Configuration

Motor

Equipment

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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