Space Brief 28 Dec 2025
Exploring the future of space with concerns on space debris, rapid growth in orbital data centers, and new developments at launch sites.
Launch Date
July 13, 2022
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
NORAD ID
53102
International Designator
2022-079A
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
USA 334
Alternative Name
USA 334
Type
Status
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
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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