USA 282 — pass prediction & tasking

USA 282 is a thermal satellite operated by US Air Force in geo orbit at roughly 35787 km altitude (NORAD 43162, COSPAR 2018-009A).

Operator: US Air Force

Frequently asked questions

When does USA 282 pass over my location?

Use PassPrediction's pass search to compute USA 282's upcoming overpasses over any area of interest, with elevation, off-nadir angle, and ascending/descending node.

What orbit is USA 282 in?

USA 282 is in geo orbit at about 35787 km, inclination 6°.

Who operates USA 282?

USA 282 is operated by US Air Force.

What is USA 282's NORAD ID?

USA 282 is cataloged as NORAD 43162 (COSPAR 2018-009A).

Verify on a reference tracker

Cross-check NORAD 43162 / COSPAR 2018-009A against an independent satellite catalog:

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