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USA 269 (41724)
COSPAR: 2016-047A | Alt Name: USA 269
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2016
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 421
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41724
International Designator
2016-047A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 269
Alternative Name
USA 269
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 269, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2016-047A, was launched on July 28, 2016, from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC41) at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas V 421 launch vehicle. It is owned by NROC and manufactured by BOES. The satellite has a bus configuration of BSS-702, with dimensions including a length of 6 meters, diameter of 3 meters, and span of 35 meters. At launch, its mass was 5600 kg, while its dry mass is recorded as 3000 kg. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + 2pan+dish," indicating a box-shaped body with two panels and a dish antenna. Its mission purpose involves communications relay, and it carries the payload QUASAR 19.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
3
Span
35
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
5600
Shape
Box + 2pan+dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
QUASAR 19
Purpose
Comsat / Relay
Mission
Comsat / Relay
Manufacturer
BOES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
BSS-702
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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