USA 312 (47294)

COSPAR: 2020-101A | Alt Name: USA 312

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 19, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47294

International Designator

2020-101A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 312

Alternative Name

USA 312

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 312, also known as 2020-101A, is an American satellite launched on December 19, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 4 meters in length and 2.5 meters in diameter with a span of 10 meters. It had a launch mass of 2,000 kg and a dry mass of 1,500 kg. The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box+2 panels," though specific equipment details are not provided. Its mission purpose relates to technology, but the exact nature remains unspecified. The satellite was owned by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office) and its payload is listed as "[NRO Unk LEO 3]." Further operational or technical specifications such as power systems, transmitters, or significant events are not detailed in the provided data.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

2.5

Span

Dry Mass

1500

Launch Mass

2000

Shape

Box+2 panels

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

[NRO Unk LEO 3]

Purpose

Technology ?

Mission

Technology ?

Manufacturer

UNKUS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

UNK

Configuration

Motor

AOCS

Equipment

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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