These are three unidentified small satellites of unknown purpose by the NRO.
Likely the satellites are of CubeSat (?U) size. Their purpose has not been revealed, but is likely either technical demonstration, communications or signals intelligence.
The satellites were launched on 13 June 2020 on a shared Electron KS launch.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Unknown |
| Operator: | NRO |
| Contractors: | NRO ? |
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| Configuration: | CubeSat (?U) ? |
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| Orbit: | 585 km ? × 600 km ?, 97.70° |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA 301 | 2020-037A | 13.06.2020 | OnS LC-1A | Electron KS | with ANDESITE Mule, ANDESITE Node 1, ..., 8, USA 302, USA 303, RAAF M2 Pathfinder | |
| USA 302 | 2020-037B | 13.06.2020 | OnS LC-1A | Electron KS | with ANDESITE Mule, ANDESITE Node 1, ..., 8, USA 301, USA 303, RAAF M2 Pathfinder | |
| USA 303 | 2020-037C | 13.06.2020 | OnS LC-1A | Electron KS | with ANDESITE Mule, ANDESITE Node 1, ..., 8, USA 301, USA 302, RAAF M2 Pathfinder |
