USA 326 (51445)

COSPAR: 2022-009A | Alt Name: USA 326

DECAYED

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

February 2, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51445

International Designator

2022-009A

Decay Date

Unknown

Explore in the Catalog

IC bus National Reconnaissance Office United States satellites Payloads

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 326

Alternative Name

USA 326

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 326, also known as CRYSTAL Followon F1, is a satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 51445 and OBJECT ID 2022-009A. Launched on February 2, 2022, from the AFWTR Launch Site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it belongs to the United States and is operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). The satellite measures 10 meters in length with a diameter of 3.1 meters and has a span of 10 meters. It had a launch mass of 10,000 kg and a dry mass of 8,500 kg. Its configuration is unspecified, but it features a cylindrical shape with two panels. The satellite was manufactured by LMSS/NGAS (Lockheed Martin Space Systems/Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems) and its primary mission details are not disclosed in the provided data.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

3.1

Span

Dry Mass

8500

Launch Mass

10000

Shape

Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

CRYSTAL Followon F1

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMSS/NGAS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Configuration

Motor

Bus-1

Equipment

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

X Report 28 May 2025

Today marks significant milestones and setbacks for SpaceX as Starship Flight 9 completes a historic launch but ultimately suffers a loss of control. Additionally, a successful Starlink deployment continues to expand global internet coverage.

Rocket Lab Neutron Targets Q4 2026 Debut, Space Brief 9 May 2026

Rocket Lab Neutron's first launch is targeted for Q4 2026 after a tank test failure, backed by a new 5-launch deal. Plus Globalstar's 1,410 km refresh.

ULA Launches 29 Amazon Kuiper Satellites; Falcon Heavy Returns | KeepTrack Space Brief

ULA's Atlas V deployed 29 Amazon Kuiper LEO satellites on April 27. Falcon Heavy returns this week with ViaSat-3 F3. Six orbital launches scheduled across three continents.

X Report 19 Aug 2025

SpaceX receives FAA clearance for Starship Flight 10 and celebrates its 100th Falcon 9 launch of the year, successfully deploying 24 Starlink satellites.

Pentagon Raises Golden Dome to $185B for Space Defense Layer | KeepTrack Space Brief

Pentagon increases Golden Dome missile defense budget by $10B to $185B, funding HBTSS hypersonic tracking constellation expansion. Three acceleration priorities announced.

SpaceX Starfall Reentry Capsule Makes Debut Flight | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX's secretive Starfall reentry demo launched June 23 as Starmind AI constellation targets 1M orbital compute nodes.

X Report 7 Feb 2025

DIU explores SpaceX Starship's in-space refueling; Investors advise startups against competing or emulating SpaceX.

X Report 26 Nov 2025

This edition highlights SpaceX's ambitious plans for Starship in light of recent developments, a busy launch week featuring multiple missions, and the latest updates on Starlink's operational status.