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USA 338 (53883)
COSPAR: 2022-117A | Alt Name: USA 338
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC6
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53883
International Designator
2022-117A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 338
Alternative Name
USA 338
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 338, also known as CRYSTAL Block 5 F3, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on September 24, 2022, from the AFWTR SLC6 launch pad using a Delta 4H vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by LMSS/NGAS and has a bus configuration of Bus-1. It weighs 20,000 kg at launch with a dry mass of 15,500 kg. Its dimensions include a length of 10 meters, diameter of 3.1 meters, and span of 10 meters. The satellite is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply and serves the purpose of electro-optical reconnaissance under the ownership of NROC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
3.1
Span
10
Dry Mass
15500
Launch Mass
20000
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CRYSTAL Block 5 F3
Purpose
Reconnaissance, electro-optical
Mission
Reconnaissance, electro-optical
Manufacturer
LMSS/NGAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IC
Configuration
Bus-1
Motor
Bus-1
Equipment
?
Power System
Deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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