USA 334 (53102)

COSPAR: 2022-079A | Alt Name: USA 334
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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 13, 2022

Launch Site

RLLB

Launch Pad

LC1A

Launch Vehicle

Electron

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53102

International Designator

2022-079A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 334

Alternative Name

USA 334

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
USA 334, also known by its NORAD catalog ID 53102 and designated OBJECT_ID 2022-079A, is a satellite launched on July 13, 2022, from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A (RLLB LC1A) using an Electron launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 2 meters in length and 1 meter in diameter with a span of 5 meters, indicating it may have deployable structures like solar panels or antennas. Its dry mass is recorded as 100 kg, matching its reported launch mass. The satellite's mission, equipment details, purpose, and manufacturer are not specified in the provided data. It was launched by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office) and is part of the NROL-162 bus, suggesting a classified nature based on the "NRO Unk Smallsat 12" payload designation. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with two panels, possibly deployable solar arrays or antennas.
Physical Characteristics

Length

2

Diameter

1

Span

5

Dry Mass

100

Launch Mass

100

Shape

Box + 2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

[NRO Unk Smallsat 12]

Purpose

?

Mission

?

Manufacturer

UNKUS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

NROL-162

Configuration

?

Motor

?

Equipment

?

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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