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USA 310 (46918)
COSPAR: 2020-083A | Alt Name: USA 310
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 531
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46918
International Designator
2020-083A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 310
Alternative Name
USA 310
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 310, also known by its NORAD catalog ID 46918 and object identifier 2020-083A, is a satellite launched on November 13, 2020, from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas V 531 launch vehicle. It was manufactured by LMSSD (Lockheed Martin Space Systems) and operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). The satellite measures 4 meters in length and diameter with a span of 15 meters, has a dry mass of 5000 kg, and weighed 7000 kg at launch. Its purpose and payload are classified as "Unk NRO MEO 1," indicating it is likely involved in reconnaissance or other undisclosed military operations. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with a dish antenna. Additional details regarding its mission, power supply, equipment, motor, major events, materials, and frequencies are not disclosed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
4
Span
15
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
7000
Shape
Box + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[Unk NRO MEO 1]
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unk
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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