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USA 327 (52259)
COSPAR: 2022-040A | Alt Name: USA 327
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52259
International Designator
2022-040A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 327
Alternative Name
USA 327
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC/USN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 327, also known as OBJECT_ID 2022-040A, is a NORAD catalogued satellite with ID 52259. It was launched on April 17, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2 meters in length and diameter and has a dry mass of 1,000 kilograms. It is owned by NROC/USN and was manufactured by LMSSD for Ocean Surveillance and ELINT missions. USA 327 is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power and carries a payload known as [INTRUDER 17]. Its shape is cylindrical. The satellite's purpose aligns with its mission, focusing on ocean surveillance and electronic intelligence gathering.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
2
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[INTRUDER 17]
Purpose
Ocean Surveillance, ELINT
Mission
Ocean Surveillance, ELINT
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NOSS-3
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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