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USA 14 (16329)
COSPAR: 1985-114B | Alt Name: ITV 2 Balloon
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 13, 1985
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16329
International Designator
1985-114B
Decay Date
8/9/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 14
Alternative Name
ITV 2 Balloon
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
AFSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 14, also known as ITV 2 Balloon, is an ASAT target satellite launched on December 13, 1985, from WLPIS LA3A using a Scout G-1 launch vehicle by AVCO for the AFSD. The satellite has a spherical shape with dimensions of 2 meters in length, diameter, and span, and a dry mass of 60 kg. It is equipped with an inflatable balloon and a miss distance indicator as its payload equipment, powered by batteries. The spacecraft's RCS value is 2.65, indicating the surface area reflective properties, and it was stabilized by December 19, 1986.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
2
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
2.65
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ITV 2
Purpose
ASAT target
Mission
ASAT target
Manufacturer
AVCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ITV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Inflatable balloon, miss distance indicator
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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