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USA 305
In orbitUSA 305 (NORAD 45873, COSPAR 2020-046A) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 15 Jul 2020 on the NROL-129 mission. It is catalogued as [NRO Unk Smallsat 5]. It is operated by NRO as part of the NRO TS programme. The spacecraft was built by BALL? on the BCP-2000? bus, with a mass of 250 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.
2020
launched
6
years on orbit
250
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched15 Jul 2020 · on the NROL-129 mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID45873
COSPAR2020-046A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBALL?
BusBCP-2000?
Mass250 kg (200 kg dry)
ProgrammeNRO TS
CategorySIG?*
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude569 × 580 km
Inclination54.0°
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 305?
USA 305 is a satellite launched in 2020 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 305?
USA 305 is operated by NRO and built by BALL? (US).
Launched together
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-22.