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USA 314
In orbitUSA 314 (NORAD 48247, COSPAR 2021-032A) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 26 Apr 2021 on the Improved CRYSTAL? mission. It is catalogued as CRYSTAL Block 5 F2. It is operated by NRO as part of the CRYSTAL 5 programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSS/NGAS? on the IC bus, with a mass of 20,000 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.
2021
launched
5
years on orbit
20,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched26 Apr 2021 · on the Improved CRYSTAL? mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID48247
COSPAR2021-032A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSS/NGAS?
BusIC
Mass20,000 kg (15,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeCRYSTAL 5
CategoryIMG*
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude524 × 758 km
Inclination98.0°
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 314?
USA 314 is a satellite launched in 2021 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 314?
USA 314 is operated by NRO and built by LMSS/NGAS? (US).
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-21.