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USA 302 (45724)
COSPAR: 2020-037B | Alt Name: USA 302
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 2020
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45724
International Designator
2020-037B
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 302
Alternative Name
USA 302
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 302, also known as OBJECT_ID 2020-037B, is a CubeSat (possibly) launched by the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC) on June 13, 2020. The launch occurred at Launch Complex 1A, Rocket Lab Launch Complex in New Zealand, aboard an Electron rocket. It measures approximately 1 meter in length and diameter with a span of 3 meters, has a dry mass of 50 kg, and was manufactured by NGISGA (possibly Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Government Services). The satellite’s mission and purpose are currently unknown, as is its specific configuration or equipment details. Its shape consists of a box design complemented with two panels.
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 3]
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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