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USA 136 (25034)
COSPAR: 1997-068A | Alt Name: USA 136
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41
Launch Vehicle
Titan 401A/Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25034
International Designator
1997-068A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 136
Alternative Name
USA 136
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC/AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 136, also known by its NORAD catalog ID 25034 and designated as object 1997-068A, is a satellite belonging to the TRUMPET series launched on November 8, 1997. It was deployed from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Titan 401A/Centaur launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC41. The satellite features a large dish antenna and is equipped with 3-axis stabilization for precise pointing capabilities. With dimensions of approximately 5 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 100 meters, it has a dry mass of 3000 kilograms. The spacecraft is owned by NROC/AFSMC and serves the SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) mission as part of the TRUMPET 3 payload. Its shape consists of a box structure with two panels and a dish antenna, manufactured by BOKT.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.5
Span
100
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
3000
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TRUMPET 3
Purpose
SIGINT
Mission
SIGINT
Manufacturer
BOKT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TRUMPET
Configuration
Large Dish Antenna, 3-Axis-Stabilization
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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