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USA 223 (37232)
COSPAR: 2010-063A | Alt Name: USA 223
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC37B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37232
International Designator
2010-063A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 223
Alternative Name
USA 223
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 223, also known as OBJECT_ID 2010-063A and NORAD_CAT_ID 37232, is a US satellite equipped with a large dish antenna, a smaller TELINT dish antenna, and features 3-Axis-Stabilization. It was launched on November 21, 2010, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Delta 4H launch vehicle from SLC37B. The satellite has dimensions of 5 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 20 meters. It weighs 5000 kg at launch and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission involves SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), ELINT (Electronic Intelligence), and COMINT (Communications Intelligence). The satellite is owned by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office) and is part of the Adv ORION bus series with a payload named ORION 7. The manufacturer information, as well as details on its motor and specific equipment, are unknown.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.5
Span
20
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ORION 7
Purpose
SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT
Mission
SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT
Manufacturer
UNKUS
Life Expectancy
?
Bus
Adv ORION
Configuration
Large Dish Antenna,, smaller TELINT dish antenna, 3-Axis-Stabilization
Motor
UNK
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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