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USA 27 (18441)
COSPAR: 1987-090A | Alt Name: USA 27
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 26, 1987
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Titan 34D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18441
International Designator
1987-090A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 27
Alternative Name
USA 27
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NRO/CIA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 27, also known as 1987-090A, is a reconnaissance satellite operated by NRO/CIA and launched on October 26, 1987, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Titan 34D launch vehicle. Manufactured by TRW, this Improved CRYSTAL 2102 electro-optical satellite features a Bus-1 configuration and measures approximately 19 meters in length with a diameter of 3.1 meters and a span of 30 meters. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 8500 kg and is powered by deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a cylindrical body with two panels, and its purpose is to conduct reconnaissance using electro-optical systems.
Physical Characteristics
Length
19
Diameter
3.1
Span
30
Dry Mass
8500
Launch Mass
8500
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Improved CRYSTAL 2102
Purpose
Reconnaissance, electro-optical
Mission
Reconnaissance, electro-optical
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IC
Configuration
Bus-1
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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