USA 301

Satellite information

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Satellite Type and Status

PAYLOADIN ORBIT

Key statistics

Satellite USA 301 at a glance.

Uptime

1851

Days in orbit

Revolutions

N/A

Per day

Orbit

SSO

Sun Synchronous Orbit

Inclination

N/A

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Satellite identification and parameters

Extended collection of information and parameters for USA 301.

Object identification

Object name: USA 301

International designator: 2020-037A

Object number (NORAD): 45723

Object ID (CCSDS): 45723

Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US)

Current information (Y/N): Y

Orbital parameters

Inclination: 97.76 deg

Period: 95.64 minutes

Apoapsis: 555.0 km

Periapsis: 544.0 km

Two-line elements (TLE)

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Live tracking on map

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In-orbit conjunctions

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Associated space launch

This rideshare mission carries small satellites for NASA, University of New South Wales and for NRO. The mission has been named "Don't Stop Me Now" in recognition of Rocket Lab board member and avid Queen fan Scott Smith, who recently passed away.

USA 301 was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Electron | Don't Stop Me Now (Rideshare)’, on board a Electron space rocket.

The launch took place on June 13, 2020, 5:12 a.m. from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A.

For more information about the launch, click the button.

Launch to space Electron | Don't Stop Me Now (Rideshare)
Electron | Don't Stop Me Now (Rideshare)

Agency: N/A

Status: Launch Successful

Launch date: June 13, 2020, 5:12 a.m. UTC

Rocket: Electron

Launch pad: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A

Location: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

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