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VORTEX

NRO VORTEX geostationary signals-intelligence spacecraft fleet.

U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Service start: Not stated
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Linked spacecraft
6
Rows currently linked to this constellation.
Active linked
1
Derived from linked spacecraft status.
Future linked
0
Spacecraft rows marked future.
Planned target

Forecasted Satellites

0 forecast rows linked to this constellation.

0 satellitesUnknownForecast table
Forecast entryYearSatellitesOrbitVehicleManufacturerMissionLaunch likelihood

Linked Spacecraft

6 linked spacecraft shown.

SpacecraftStatusOrbitLaunch date
USA 37activeGEOMay 10, 1989
OPS 0441retiredGEOJan 31, 1984
OPS 1948
Not stated
No active-share calculation available.

No forecast rows

No public forecast rows are currently linked to this constellation.

No forecast rows

No public forecast rows are currently linked to this constellation.

retired
GEO
Oct 1, 1979
OPS 4029retiredGEOOct 31, 1981
OPS 9454retiredGEOJun 10, 1978
USA 31retiredHEOSep 2, 1988
USA 37
GEO · May 10, 1989
active
OPS 0441
GEO · Jan 31, 1984
retired
OPS 1948
GEO · Oct 1, 1979
retired
OPS 4029
GEO · Oct 31, 1981
retired
OPS 9454
GEO · Jun 10, 1978
retired
USA 31
HEO · Sep 2, 1988
retired
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