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USA 225 (37364)
COSPAR: 2011-006A | Alt Name: USA 225
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 6, 2011
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC8
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37364
International Designator
2011-006A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 225
Alternative Name
USA 225
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 225, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2011-006A, is an experimental spacecraft launched on February 6, 2011, from the AFWTR launch site using a Minotaur I rocket. It was designed and manufactured by MILLEN for the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC) under the Aquila-M1 bus configuration. The satellite has dimensions of 1.5 meters in length, 0.5 meters in diameter, and spans 2 meters across. With a dry mass of 235 kilograms, it was launched with the same mass. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and features a box-shaped body with two panels. The payload includes RPP Aquila technology for experimental purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
235
Launch Mass
235
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RPP Aquila
Purpose
Experimental
Mission
Experimental
Manufacturer
MILLEN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Aquila/Geostar-1
Configuration
Aquila-M1 bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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