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USA 103
In orbitUSA 103 (NORAD 23097, COSPAR 1994-026A) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 3 May 1994 on the TRUMPET 1 mission. It is catalogued as TRUMPET 1. It is operated by NRO / USAF SMC as part of the TRUMPET programme. The spacecraft was built by BOKT on the TRUMPET bus, with a mass of 1,232 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.
1994
launched
32
years on orbit
1,232
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched3 May 1994 · on the TRUMPET 1 mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID23097
COSPAR1994-026A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / USAF SMC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBOKT
BusTRUMPET
Mass1,232 kg (900 kg dry)
ProgrammeTRUMPET
CategorySIG
OrbitHEO (HEO/M)
Altitude1,628 × 38,728 km
Inclination63.1°
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 103?
USA 103 is a satellite launched in 1994 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 103?
USA 103 is operated by NRO / USAF SMC and built by BOKT (US).
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-21.