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USA 236 (38466)
COSPAR: 2012-033A | Alt Name: USA 236
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 20, 2012
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38466
International Designator
2012-033A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 236
Alternative Name
USA 236
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 236 (OBJECT_ID: 2012-033A) is a US-owned spacecraft manufactured by BOES and operated by NROC. It was launched on June 20, 2012, from the SLC41 launch pad at AFETR using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. The satellite's configuration includes a box shape with two panels, measuring 5 meters in length and having a diameter of 2 meters and a span of 20 meters. It has a dry mass of 2500 kg and a launch mass of 4300 kg. Its mission involves comsat/relay operations and early warning tasks, equipped with the QUASAR 17 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2
Span
20
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
4300
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
QUASAR 17
Purpose
Comsat / Relay, early warning
Mission
Comsat / Relay, early warning
Manufacturer
BOES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-601
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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