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USA 136
In orbitUSA 136 (NORAD 25034, COSPAR 1997-068A) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 8 Nov 1997 on the TRUMPET 3 mission. It is catalogued as TRUMPET 3. 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 3,000 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.
1997
launched
29
years on orbit
3,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched8 Nov 1997 · on the TRUMPET 3 mission
Operational1 Jan 2008 · entered service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID25034
COSPAR1997-068A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO / USAF SMC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBOKT
BusTRUMPET
Mass3,000 kg
ProgrammeTRUMPET
CategorySIG
OrbitHEO (GTO)
Altitude1,211 × 38,740 km
Inclination64.7°
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 136?
USA 136 is a satellite launched in 1997 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 136?
USA 136 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.