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Analysts
report the satellite is most likely an imaging spacecraft,
possibly a KeyHole satellite. KeyHole satellites are thought to be
built by Lockheed Martin or TRW,
The satellites resemble the Hubble Space Telescope with a
long barrel and solar wings. They have a propulsion module with
propellant for orbital maneuvering.
| USA
161
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SPACECRAFT
|
| Int'l Designation |
2001
044A
|
Launched
|
| Owner / Sponsor |
U.S. National Reconnaissance
Office (NRO)
|
| Mission |
Reconnaissance
|
| Manufacturer / Model |
|
|
| Launch Mass |
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
|
| Mission Orbit |
|
|
| Design Life |
|
| Power (EOL) |
|
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LAUNCH
|
| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Titan
4B |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
2001
October 5
|
21:21
|
|
FINANCIAL
|
| Satellite cost |
US$1.3
billion
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| Web Links |
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