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USA 742
In orbitUSA 742 (NORAD 101311, COSPAR 2026-251S) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 7 Nov 2026 on the SBST R-4 mission. It is catalogued as SBST R-4 PL17. 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
Launched7 Nov 2026 · on the SBST R-4 mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID101311
COSPAR2026-251S
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSSF SSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarshield
Mass575 kg (530 kg dry)
ProgrammeSDNB
CategoryCOM
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 742?
USA 742 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 742?
USA 742 is operated by USSF SSC and built by SPXS (US).
Launched together
SBST R-4 PL01SBST R-4 PL02SBST R-4 PL03SBST R-4 PL04SBST R-4 PL05SBST R-4 PL06SBST R-4 PL07SBST R-4 PL08
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-11-09.