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USA 314 (48247)
COSPAR: 2021-032A | Alt Name: USA 314
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 26, 2021
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC6
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48247
International Designator
2021-032A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 314
Alternative Name
USA 314
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 314, also known as OBJECT_ID 2021-032A, is a reconnaissance satellite with an electro-optical mission launched by the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC) on April 26, 2021. The launch occurred at AFWTR SLC6 using a Delta 4H rocket. It features a configuration known as Bus-1 and has dimensions of 10 meters in length, 3.1 meters in diameter, and spans 10 meters. With a dry mass of 15,500 kg and a launch mass of 20,000 kg, the satellite is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The payload, named CRYSTAL Block 5 F2, was manufactured by LMSS/NGAS.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
3.1
Span
10
Dry Mass
15500
Launch Mass
20000
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CRYSTAL Block 5 F2
Purpose
Reconnaissance, electro-optical
Mission
Reconnaissance, electro-optical
Manufacturer
LMSS/NGAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IC
Configuration
Bus-1
Motor
Bus-1
Equipment
?
Power System
Deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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