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USA 318
In orbitUSA 318 (NORAD 48848, COSPAR 2021-052C) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 15 Jun 2021 on the NROL-111 mission. It is catalogued as [NRO Unk Smallsat 11]. It is operated by NRO as part of the NRO TS programme. The spacecraft was built by NGISGA? on the NRO Unk Small bus, with a mass of 150 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
150
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched15 Jun 2021 · on the NROL-111 mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID48848
COSPAR2021-052C
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerNGISGA?
BusNRO Unk Small
Mass150 kg
ProgrammeNRO TS
CategoryCOM?
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude589 × 603 km
Inclination55.0°
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 318?
USA 318 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 318?
USA 318 is operated by NRO and built by NGISGA? (US).
Launched together
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-21.