USA 281

43145
Spacetrack Directory Number
2018-01-12
Orbit launches


Satellite information USA 281 - NROL-47

Spacetrack Directory Name USA 281
Alternative name NROL-47
Group NROL StarShield
Orbit launches 2018-01-12
Deorbitation
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA)
Perigee 1079 km
Apogee 1080 km

Additional information USA 281

USA 281, 43145 is a payload satellite owned by NRO (US) that was launched on Fri, 12 Jan 2018 UTC via a DELTA 4M+(5,2) launch vehicle from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.

satellite USA 281 Date of exalting 12.01.2018y.


Update time: 2025-04-22 22:10:12
USA 281 a new group of Starlink satellites has been launched 2018-01-12