Launch Date
February 3, 2005
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas 3B
NORAD ID
28537
International Designator
2005-004A
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
USA 181
Alternative Name
USA 181
Type
Status
Owner
NROC/USN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
Payload
INTRUDER 5
Purpose
Ocean Surveillance, ELINT
Mission
Ocean Surveillance, ELINT
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NOSS-3
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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