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Starshield B2-01
Historical recordStarshield B2-01 (NORAD 62163, COSPAR 2024-225A) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 30 Nov 2024 on the NRO St B2/NRO PA05 mission. It was operated by NROC as part of the NRO Star B programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starshield bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2024
launched
2
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched30 Nov 2024 · on the NRO St B2/NRO PA05 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID62163
COSPAR2024-225A
TypeSatellite
OperatorNROC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarshield
Mass800 kg (750 kg dry)
ProgrammeNRO Star B
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude305 × 315 km
Inclination70.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Starshield B2-01?
Starshield B2-01 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2024 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 Starshield B2-01?
Starshield B2-01 was operated by NROC and built by SPXS (US).
Launched together
Starshield B2-02Starlink Group 15-0-01Starlink Group 15-0-02Starlink Group 15-0-03Starlink Group 15-0-04Starlink Group 15-0-05Starlink Group 15-0-06Starlink Group 15-0-07
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.