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Signals IntelligenceLEOCOSPAR 2012-048ALaunched 9/13/2012

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: USA 238/OUTSAT
Launch Vehicle: Atlas V 401
Launch Date: 9/13/2012

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 1,106.5 km
Inclination: 63.43 deg
Dry Mass: 1,000 kg
Total Mass: 1,000 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type

Signals Intelligence

Payload Category

SIG*

Payload Class

D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

Constellation

Name: NOSS / Intruder
Active Satellites: 15

Registry

COSPAR ID: 2012-048A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/711