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USA 237 (38528)
COSPAR: 2012-034A | Alt Name: USA 237
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 2012
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC37B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38528
International Designator
2012-034A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 237
Alternative Name
USA 237
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 237, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2012-034A, is a heavy ORION satellite launched on June 29, 2012, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's SLC37B launch pad using a Delta 4H launch vehicle. The satellite measures 5 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.5 meters with a span of 20 meters, indicating the presence of large deployable elements such as solar arrays or antennas. It weighs 6,500 kilograms at launch and operates in a configuration that includes a large dish antenna and a smaller TELINT (Telemetry Interception) dish antenna for its mission requirements. The satellite is equipped with solar arrays and batteries to provide power. Its primary purpose involves SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), ELINT (Electronic Intelligence), and COMINT (Communications Intelligence). Operated by NROC, USA 237 carries a payload designated as ORION 8 and has been in stable operation since its launch date. The manufacturer is listed as UNKUS, indicating an unknown US entity.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.5
Span
20
Dry Mass
6500
Launch Mass
6500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ORION 8
Purpose
SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT
Mission
SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT
Manufacturer
UNKUS
Life Expectancy
?
Bus
Heavy 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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