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USA 688
In orbitUSA 688 (NORAD 100835, COSPAR 2026-224D) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 26 Sep 2026 on the SBST R-3 mission. It is catalogued as SBST R-3 PL04. It is operated by USSF SSC as part of the SDNB programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starshield bus, with a mass of 575 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
575
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched26 Sep 2026 · on the SBST R-3 mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID100835
COSPAR2026-224D
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSSF SSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarshield
Mass575 kg (530 kg dry)
ProgrammeSDNB
CategoryCOM
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 688?
USA 688 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 688?
USA 688 is operated by USSF SSC and built by SPXS (US).
Launched together
SBST R-3 PL01SBST R-3 PL02SBST R-3 PL03SBST R-3 PL05SBST R-3 PL06SBST R-3 PL07SBST R-3 PL08SBST R-3 PL09
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-16.