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USA 160 (26905)
COSPAR: 2001-040A | Alt Name: USA 160
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 8, 2001
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas IIAS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26905
International Designator
2001-040A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 160
Alternative Name
USA 160
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
NROC/USN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 160, also known as NORAD_CAT_ID 26905 and OBJECT_ID 2001-040A, is a US satellite part of the NOSS-3 series launched on September 8, 2001. It was manufactured by LMA (Lockheed Martin Astronautics) and launched from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station), SLC3E launch pad using an Atlas IIAS launch vehicle. The satellite is cylindrical in shape with dimensions of 2 meters in length, diameter, and span, and has a dry mass of approximately 1000 kilograms. Its mission includes ocean surveillance and electronic intelligence (ELINT). Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The owner of the satellite is NROC/USN (National Reconnaissance Office/United States Navy), and it carries the payload INTRUDER 1.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
2
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
INTRUDER 1
Purpose
Ocean Surveillance, ELINT
Mission
Ocean Surveillance, ELINT
Manufacturer
LMA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NOSS-3
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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