USA 189 (29242)

COSPAR: 2006-024C | Alt Name: USA 189

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 21, 2006

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC17A

Launch Vehicle

Delta 7925-9.5

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29242

International Designator

2006-024C

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 189

Alternative Name

USA 189

Type

Payload

Status

Unknown

Owner

DARPA2/USN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 189, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2006-024C, is a technology satellite owned by DARPA2/USN and operated for the US government. Launched on June 21, 2006, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station SLC17A using the Delta 7925-9.5 launch vehicle, it has a length of 3 meters, diameter of 2.5 meters, and a span of 8 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 500 kg, and its launch mass was 1000 kg. It uses solar cells and batteries for power generation. Manufactured by NRL (Naval Research Laboratory), USA 189 carries the NRL POTV payload and is equipped with a LEROS-2b motor for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan."

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

2.5

Span

Dry Mass

500

Launch Mass

1000

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

NRL POTV

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

Naval Research Laboratory

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

NRL-US

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

LEROS-2b

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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