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USA 48

retired

Orbit: GEOLaunched 11/23/1989

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 2600 kg
Total Mass: 2715 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Manufacturer

Northrop Grumman

Launch Mission

USA 48 (ORION 2)

11/23/1989