USA-338


USA-338 is an American reconnaissance satellite which is operated by the National Reconnaissance Office. Launched in September 2022, it is the KH-11 Block 5 reconnaissance satellite.

Overview

The satellite launched on the Last Delta [IV Heavy] launch and last Delta rocket launch from Vandenberg [Space Force Base].
KH-11 KENNEN also known as Crystal is an electro-optical reconnaissance satellite which replaced the film-return satellites like KH-9 HEXAGON. It was early though that KH-11 Block 5 satellite could be Next Generation Misty satellite.