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CRYSTAL Block 5 F3
Historical recordCRYSTAL Block 5 F3 (NORAD 53883, COSPAR 2022-117A) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 24 Sep 2022 on the Improved CRYSTAL? mission. It was operated by NROC 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. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2022
launched
4
years on orbit
20,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched24 Sep 2022 · on the Improved CRYSTAL? mission
Specifications
NORAD ID53883
COSPAR2022-117A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNROC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSS/NGAS?
BusIC
Mass20,000 kg (15,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeCRYSTAL 5
CategoryIMG*
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude366 × 416 km
Inclination73.6°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to CRYSTAL Block 5 F3?
CRYSTAL Block 5 F3 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2022 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built CRYSTAL Block 5 F3?
CRYSTAL Block 5 F3 was operated by NROC and built by LMSS/NGAS? (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.