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SBIRS GEO-6 (USA 336) (53355)
COSPAR: 2022-092A | Alt Name: SBIRS GEO-6
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 4, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 421
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53355
International Designator
2022-092A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:39:06 GMT
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Inclination
3.20°
Right Ascension
318.04°
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Argument of Perigee
155.36°
Period
1436.10 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SBIRS GEO-6 (USA 336)
Alternative Name
SBIRS GEO-6
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
USSF
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53355U 22092A 26200.77716160 -.00000294 00000+0 00000+0 0 9995
2 53355 3.2036 318.0359 0001862 155.3646 242.9331 01.00271334 14564
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SBIRS GEO-6 (USA 336), also known as SBIRS GEO-6, is an early warning satellite manufactured by LMSS and owned by USSF. Launched on August 4, 2022, from SLC41 at AFETR using an Atlas V 421 launch vehicle, it has a configuration of LM-2100M with a BUS type A2100. The satellite's dimensions are a length of 6 meters, diameter of 2.5 meters, and span of 25 meters. It carries two SBIRS sensors (scanning and staring) for its mission and has a dry mass of 2500 kg and a launch mass of 4500 kg. The satellite's power comes from 2 deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its motor type is Leros 1C, and it is designed to operate for 12 years. The shape of the satellite is described as Box + 2 Pan.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.5
Span
25
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
4500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SBIRS GEO SV6
Purpose
Early Warning
Mission
Early Warning
Manufacturer
LMSS
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
A2100
Configuration
LM-2100M
Motor
Leros 1C
Equipment
2 SBIRS sensors (scanning and staring)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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