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USA 322 (51078)
COSPAR: 2022-002CY | Alt Name: USA 322
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51078
International Designator
2022-002CY
Decay Date
4/2/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 322
Alternative Name
USA 322
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 322, also known as 2022-002CY, is a Starlink satellite equipped with a Starshield bus and operated by the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC). It was launched on January 13, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. With a dry mass of 280 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms, it carries the payload designated as [NRO Starshield P3]. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," with its purpose remaining unknown. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.).
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 P3]
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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