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USA 337 (53521)
COSPAR: 2022-073E | Alt Name: USA 337
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 541
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53521
International Designator
2022-073E
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 337
Alternative Name
USA 337
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AFRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 337, also known as ESPASat, is a technology satellite launched by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on July 1, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41 using an Atlas V 541 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.7 meters in length and 0.6 meters for both diameter and span, with a dry mass of 80 kilograms and a launch mass of 100 kilograms. It is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries to power its operations. ESPASat was manufactured by Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (NGIS) and stabilized in orbit by August 16, 2022. The satellite's mission focuses on advancing technology for space applications.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.7
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
80
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ESPASat
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
NGIS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESPASat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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