USA 184 (29249)

COSPAR: 2006-027A | Alt Name: USA 184

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 28, 2006

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC6

Launch Vehicle

Delta 4M+(4,2)

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29249

International Designator

2006-027A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 184

Alternative Name

USA 184

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 184, also known as RAVEN 4, is a satellite operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office) for SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) and early warning purposes. It was launched on June 28, 2006, from Vandenberg Air Force Base's SLC-6 launch pad using the Delta 4M+(4,2) rocket. The satellite has a cylindrical shape with two panels, measuring approximately 7 meters in length and 4 meters in diameter, with a span of 10 meters. Its dry mass is about 3000 kilograms, while its launch mass was around 4000 kilograms. The manufacturer is listed as UNKUS (an unknown US entity). Additional details such as equipment, motor type, power source, and material composition are not specified in the provided data.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

3000

Launch Mass

4000

Shape

Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

RAVEN 4

Purpose

SIGINT, early warning

Mission

SIGINT, early warning

Manufacturer

UNKUS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Motor

Equipment

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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