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USA 102 (23031)
COSPAR: 1994-017B | Alt Name: DARPASAT
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 13, 1994
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
576E
Launch Vehicle
ARPA Taurus
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23031
International Designator
1994-017B
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 102
Alternative Name
DARPASAT
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
DOD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 102, also known as DARPASAT, is an experimental satellite launched on March 13, 1994, from AFWTR using the ARPA Taurus launch vehicle at launch pad 576E. It was manufactured by BALL and operated under the ownership of DOD with a planned lifetime of 3 years but achieved 8 years in orbit. The satellite has dimensions of 1 meter in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 198 kilograms and a launch mass of 198 kilograms as well. It is equipped with four deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries for power. The configuration, equipment, motor, and major events are not specified. The satellite's shape is cylindrical and it was launched to conduct experimental missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
198
Launch Mass
198
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CARRIE
Purpose
Experimental
Mission
Experimental
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
3 years (planned); 8 years (achieved)
Bus
BCP-100
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
4 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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