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USA 122 (23862)
COSPAR: 1996-029D | Alt Name: USA 119
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 12, 1996
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Titan 403A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23862
International Designator
1996-029D
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 122
Alternative Name
USA 119
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NROC/NRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 23862 and OBJECT ID 1996-029D is known as USA 122 (also referred to as USA 119). It is a BUS type NOSS B SSU built by NRL for communication purposes, operated by NROC/NRL. Launched on May 12, 1996, from the AFWTR launch site using a Titan 403A vehicle from SLC4E, it became stable the following day. The satellite has dimensions of 1 meter in length and diameter, with an antenna span of 10 meters. It carries an Improved PARCAE 4 SSU-1 payload equipped with a UHF transponder for communication. At launch, it had a mass of 400 kilograms and the same dry mass, indicating no propulsion fuel was on board. The shape is described as "Box + Ant."
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
10
Dry Mass
400
Launch Mass
400
Shape
Box + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Improved PARCAE 4 SSU-1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NOSS B SSU
Configuration
?
Motor
AJ-23-153 ?
Equipment
UHF transponder
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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