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USA 313 (47295)
COSPAR: 2020-101B | Alt Name: USA 313
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47295
International Designator
2020-101B
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 313
Alternative Name
USA 313
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 313 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-101B) was launched on December 19, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Its country of origin is the United States and it is owned by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). The satellite has dimensions of 4 meters in length, a diameter of 2.5 meters, and a span of 10 meters, with a dry mass of 1,500 kg and a launch mass of 2,000 kg. Its configuration is unknown, but it has a shape described as "Box+2 panels" and is equipped with an Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS). The purpose and mission details are listed as "Technology ?," indicating uncertainty regarding its specific operational capabilities or objectives. No additional information on power sources, transmission frequencies, major events, or material composition was provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
2.5
Span
10
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 4]
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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