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USA 267 (41334)
COSPAR: 2016-010A | Alt Name: USA 267
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 10, 2016
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC6
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4M+(5,2)
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41334
International Designator
2016-010A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 267
Alternative Name
USA 267
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 267, also known as TOPAZ 4, is a reconnaissance radar satellite operated by NROC and manufactured by LMSSD. It was launched on February 10, 2016, from the AFWTR launch site using a Delta 4M+(5,2) launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 4 meters in length and diameter with a span of 15 meters. Its dry mass is 5000 kg, and it had an initial launch mass of 7000 kg. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a dish. It serves the mission of radar reconnaissance for intelligence gathering purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
4
Span
15
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
7000
Shape
Box + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TOPAZ 4
Purpose
Reconnaissance, Radar
Mission
Reconnaissance, Radar
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
FIA Radar
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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