NRO-T2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The NRO-T2 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by LMSC. The largest operator on this bus is National Reconnaissance Office. The first launched in 1988, the most recent in 1992.
3
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
NRO-T2 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged NRO-T2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | LMSC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | ELINT, SIGINT |
| Launch mass | 1450 kg |
| Dry mass | 1200 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Span | 10 m |
| Shape | Cyl + Ant |
| Power | Solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | ? |
| Typical orbit | 100 min period, 85° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
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NRO-T2 satellites
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Frequently asked questions
How many NRO-T2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the NRO-T2 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many NRO-T2 satellites are in orbit?
3 NRO-T2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the NRO-T2 bus?
The NRO-T2 bus is most commonly built by LMSC.
When did the first NRO-T2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged NRO-T2 satellite launched in 1988, and the most recent in 1992.