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USA 338
In orbitUSA 338 (NORAD 53883, COSPAR 2022-117A) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 24 Sep 2022 on the Improved CRYSTAL? mission. It is catalogued as CRYSTAL Block 5 F3. 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.
2022
launched
4
years on orbit
20,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched24 Sep 2022 · on the Improved CRYSTAL? mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID53883
COSPAR2022-117A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO
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 is USA 338?
USA 338 is a satellite launched in 2022 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 338?
USA 338 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.