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USA-282

Infrared-based early warning satellite. USA-282 was launched on January 20, 2018 aboard a Atlas V 411 from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2018-009ANORAD 43162United States

Identity

Name in GCAT
SBIRS GEO-3
Common name
USA-282
Payload designation
SBIRS GEO SV3
Other names
USA 282
International designator
2018-009A
NORAD catalog number
43162
GCAT identifier
S43162
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/877

Mission

Mission type
Missile early warning
Use
Defense
Program
SBIRS GEO
Country
United States
Builder
Lockheed Martin Space Systems (Sunnyvale)
Platform (bus)
A2100

Launch

Date
January 20, 2018 · 00:48 UTC
Launch record
2018-009Success
Spaceport
Cape Canaveral & Kennedy · pad SLC41

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/I
Perigee
35,750 km
Apogee
35,822 km
Inclination
6.33°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 24, 2023

Size

Mass
4,500 kg
Dry mass
2,500 kg
Length
6.0 m
Diameter
2.50 m
Span
25.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q48815355 (CC0).