NROL-2

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Launch_Complex-4
gptkb:Launch_Complex_41
gptkbp:agent gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:analysis conducted by NRO
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:battle
gptkbp:collection continuous
gptkbp:communication real-time
encrypted signals
gptkbp:data_type electronic signals
gptkbp:data_usage gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:battle
gptkbp:design gptkb:aircraft
5 years
gptkbp:elevation approximately 600 km
gptkbp:events successful
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
multiple locations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NROL-2
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2004
early morning
occasional
2004-10-29
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Florida,_USA
gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_IV_Heavy
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Complex_37_B
October 2004
gptkbp:market estimated $200 million
gptkbp:mass approximately 1,500 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:NROL-3
gptkb:Boeing_702
gptkb:NROL-1
gptkb:satellite
high
reconnaissance
low Earth orbit
modular
surveillance
not specified
secure channels
expected 5 years
NRO headquarters
gptkbp:mission_duration ongoing
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operator gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
gptkbp:orbital_inclination approximately 60 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period monitored
approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:NROL-1
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:restoration not applicable
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:satellite
1,500 kg
signals intelligence instruments
up to 2,000 kg
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successor gptkb:NROL-3
gptkbp:technology advanced sensors
gptkbp:track ground-based radar