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USA 601
In orbitUSA 601 (NORAD 69066, COSPAR 2026-103R) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 12 May 2026 on the NRO Starshield A9 mission. It is catalogued as Starshield 12-16. It is operated by NRO as part of the NRO Star A programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starshield bus, with a mass of 800 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.
2026
launched
0
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched12 May 2026 · on the NRO Starshield A9 mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID69066
COSPAR2026-103R
TypeSatellite
OperatorNRO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarshield
Mass800 kg (750 kg dry)
ProgrammeNRO Star A
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude286 × 301 km
Inclination70.0°
Frequently asked questions
What is USA 601?
USA 601 is a satellite launched in 2026 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 601?
USA 601 is operated by NRO and built by SPXS (US).
Launched together
Starshield 12-01Starshield 12-02Starshield 12-03Starshield 12-04Starshield 12-05Starshield 12-06Starshield 12-07Starshield 12-08
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-21.