USA-200

USA-200
Atlas V carrying NROL-28 satellite awaiting launch at SLC-3E
NamesNROL-28
Mission typeSIGINT
OperatorUnited States NRO
COSPAR ID2008-010A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.32706
Start of mission
Launch date13 March 2008, 10:02 UTC
RocketAtlas V 411 (AV-006)
Launch siteVandenberg, SLC-3E
ContractorLockheed Martin Commercial Launch Service
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit[1]
RegimeMolniya orbit
Perigee altitude1,112 km (691 mi)
Apogee altitude37,580 km (23,350 mi)
Inclination63.56°
Period684.33 minutes
Instruments
Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS-HEO 2)
Magnetospheric science instrument (TWINS-B)

NROL-28 mission patch

USA-200, also known as NRO Launch 28 or NROL-28, is an American signals intelligence satellite, operated by the National Reconnaissance Office. Launched in 2008, it has been identified as the second satellite in a series known as Improved Trumpet, Advanced Trumpet, or Trumpet follow-on; a replacement for the earlier Trumpet series of satellites.[2]

The infrared image of a Delta II rocket launch, captured by SBIRS-HEO sensors aboard USA-200.
  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference JSR was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Krebs, Gunter. ""Trumpet F/O" 1, 2, 3". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 11 April 2012.