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USA 308 (45876)
COSPAR: 2020-046D | Alt Name: USA 308
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 15, 2020
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0B
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur IV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45876
International Designator
2020-046D
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 308
Alternative Name
USA 308
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 308, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2020-046D, was launched on July 15, 2020, from the WLPIS launch site using a Minotaur IV vehicle from Pad 0B. It is owned by NROC and operated for technology purposes under an unclear mission designation indicated as "Technology ?". The satellite has dimensions of 3 meters in length, 2 meters in diameter, and a span of 10 meters. Its dry mass is 200 kg with a launch mass of 250 kg. It was manufactured by BALL using the BCP-2000 bus configuration. USA 308's shape is described as a box with two panels, but specific details regarding its power source, equipment, and purpose remain unspecified in the provided data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
2
Span
10
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
250
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[NRO Unk Smallsat 8]
Purpose
Technology ?
Mission
Technology ?
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
BCP-2000
Configuration
?
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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