NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2016-047A
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is responsible for the fleet of satellites used by US intelligence agencies for surveillance, as well as in supporting roles such as research and development or communications.With the exception of a few demonstration missions, details of the NRO’s spacecraft and operations are kept classified, with spacecraft only being identified publicly by means of their launch number and a public designation assigned after launch consisting of the letters USA, followed by a number.
Launch Date: 2016-07-28
Launch Vehicle: Atlas V
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, United States
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office