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USA 193 (29651)
COSPAR: 2006-057A | Alt Name: USA 193
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 14, 2006
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29651
International Designator
2006-057A
Decay Date
2/29/2008
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 193
Alternative Name
USA 193
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 193, also known as 2006-057A, is an experimental radar satellite operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). It was launched on December 14, 2006, from the AFWTR SLC2W launch pad using a Delta 7920-10C launch vehicle. The satellite measures 5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, has a dry mass of 1850 kilograms, and was launched with a total mass of 2300 kilograms. Its power supply consists of solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's manufacturer is LMSS (Lockheed Martin Space Systems).
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
1850
Launch Mass
2300
Shape
Unk
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[NRO Unk LEO 1]
Purpose
Experimental radar
Mission
Experimental radar
Manufacturer
LMSS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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