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USA 320 (51075)
COSPAR: 2022-002CV | Alt Name: USA 320
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51075
International Designator
2022-002CV
Decay Date
11/28/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 320
Alternative Name
USA 320
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD catalog number 51075 and object ID 2022-002CV is known as USA 320, operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). It was launched on January 13, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite employs the Starshield bus configuration and has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It had a dry mass of 280 kg and a launch mass of 300 kg. Its shape is described as "Box + pan" with its primary mission payload being the NRO Starshield P1 system. The purpose of this satellite remains undisclosed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
280
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[NRO Starshield P1]
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Starshield bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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