This series of satellites is likely a new series of geostationary ELINT/SIGINT satellites.
Likely they consist of a large antenna and are three axis stabilized. Leaked NRO bugets documents identfy the SHARP (SIGINT High Altitude Replenishment Program) program, which could also be a possibility for this payload. These satellites might otherwise represent a next generation of the Orion satellites. Another possibility is a geostationary version of the Trumpet Follow-On series.
Note: The NROL designations refer to the launch, not to the payload.
Nation: | USA |
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Type / Application: | SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT ? |
Operator: | NRO |
Contractors: | ? |
Equipment: | ? |
Configuration: | Large Dish Antenna, 3-Axis-Stabilization |
Propulsion: | ? |
Power: | |
Lifetime: | |
Mass: | 3400 kg - 3850 kg |
Orbit: | GEO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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SHARP 1 ? (USA 250, NROL 67) | 2014-020A | 10.04.2014 | CC LC-41 | Atlas-5(541)¹ |