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UFO 6 (USA 114) (23696)
COSPAR: 1995-057A | Alt Name: UHF F/O F6
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23696
International Designator
1995-057A
Epoch
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Inclination
11.56°
Right Ascension
14.67°
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Argument of Perigee
170.74°
Period
1458.01 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
UFO 6 (USA 114)
Alternative Name
UHF F/O F6
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
PMW146
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23696U 95057A 26185.12322509 .00000003 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 23696 11.5615 14.6656 0005499 170.7398 0.8601 0.98764806111946
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite UFO 6 (USA 114) is a US communication satellite manufactured by HSES and uses HS-601 configuration. It was launched on October 22, 1995, from LC36A at AFETR using an Atlas II launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 4 meters in length, 3 meters in diameter, and a span of 18.3 meters. With a dry mass of 1350 kg and a launch mass of 3017 kg, it is equipped with UHF, SHF, EHF transponders for communication purposes. Power generation is provided by two deployable solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite has an expected lifetime of 14 years and its shape is described as a box with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
3
Span
18.3
Dry Mass
1350
Launch Mass
3017
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
38.9964
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
UFO F6-EHF
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
14 years
Bus
HS-601
Configuration
HS-601
Motor
R-4D-11-300
Equipment
UHF, SHF, EHF transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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