NROL-99

GPTKB entity

Properties (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf satellite
gptkbp:analyzes NRO_analysis_teams
gptkbp:chartPerformance optimized for reconnaissance
gptkbp:collection real-time
gptkbp:communicationEquipment secure communication links
gptkbp:communityPartnerships none disclosed
gptkbp:dataTransmission high speed
encrypted signals
gptkbp:dataUsage government agencies
onboard storage systems
gptkbp:decommissioned not yet
gptkbp:design gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
5 years
gptkbp:developer classified
gptkbp:facilities various locations
gptkbp:geographicalFeature not applicable
gptkbp:homeGround NRO_ground_stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NROL-99
gptkbp:internationalCooperation none disclosed
gptkbp:is_monitored_by NRO_tracking_systems
gptkbp:launchDate high
2020-01-10
gptkbp:launched gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
2019-2020
classified
successful
extensive testing
Space Launch Complex 41
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Atlas_V_401
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:mission cutting-edge technology
modular design
reconnaissance
custom design
continuous monitoring
encrypted channels
reconnaissance satellite
customized for mission
global tracking capabilities
low_Earth_orbit
gptkbp:missions classified
national security
NRO_mission_control
gptkbp:missionsConducted high
gptkbp:operationalHistory first launch in 2020
gptkbp:operator gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
gptkbp:orbitalInclination monitored
approximately 600 km
approximately 90 minutes
approximately 60 degrees
gptkbp:passenger_traffic automated systems
approximately 1,200 kg
electronic intelligence
signals intelligence instruments
NRO_facilities
gptkbp:payloadCapacity advanced sensors
gptkbp:powers solar panels
gptkbp:primaryFunction intelligence gathering
technology demonstration
gptkbp:renovated not applicable
gptkbp:security high-level encryption
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successor NROL-100
gptkbp:travelTime expected 5 years
gptkbp:type regular reports
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,500 kg