USA 331 (52892)

COSPAR: 2022-064E | Alt Name: USA 331

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 19, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52892

International Designator

2022-064E

Decay Date

Unknown

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 331

Alternative Name

USA 331

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 52892 and OBJECT_ID 2022-064E is a Starlink satellite, specifically of the Starshield bus configuration. It was launched on June 19, 2022, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 280 kg, with a total launch mass of 300 kg. The satellite, named USA 331, is owned by NROC and its mission and purpose are listed as unknown. It was manufactured by SPXS and carries the payload designated as [NRO Starshield P8]. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan."

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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 P8]

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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