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USA 301 (45723)
COSPAR: 2020-037A | Alt Name: USA 301
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 2020
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45723
International Designator
2020-037A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 301
Alternative Name
USA 301
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The USA 301 satellite, also known as "NRO Unk Small," was launched by the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC) on June 13, 2020, from Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex B using an Electron launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 1 meter in length and diameter with a span of 3 meters, has a dry mass and launch mass of 50 kg each, and is equipped with a box shape that includes two panels. It was manufactured by NGISGA (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) as part of the [NRO Unk Smallsat 2] mission for an unknown purpose. No additional equipment details, power sources, or significant events are listed in its records.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
3
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box +2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[NRO Unk Smallsat 2]
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NGISGA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NRO Unk Small
Configuration
CubeSat (?U) ?
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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