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USA 643
In orbitUSA 643 (NORAD 100643, COSPAR 2026-029F) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 12 Feb 2026 on the GSSAP mission. It is catalogued as [USSF GEO Patrol 16]. It is operated by USSF SSC as part of the USSF GEO Patrol programme. The spacecraft was built by NGISD on the ESPASat? bus, with a mass of 100 kg. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions. Catalogue record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2026
launched
0
years on orbit
100
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched12 Feb 2026 · on the GSSAP mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID100643
COSPAR2026-029F
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSSF SSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNGISD
BusESPASat?
Mass100 kg
ProgrammeUSSF GEO Patrol
CategoryEW*
OrbitGEO (GEO/D)
Altitude35,800 × 36,100 km
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 643?
USA 643 is a satellite launched in 2026 that is still in orbit. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions.
Who operates and built USA 643?
USA 643 is operated by USSF SSC and built by NGISD (US).
Launched together
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-16.