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USA 284 (43340)
COSPAR: 2018-036B | Alt Name: EAGLE
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 14, 2018
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 551
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43340
International Designator
2018-036B
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 284
Alternative Name
EAGLE
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AFRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 284, also known as EAGLE, is a technology satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2018-036B, operated by AFRL and launched on April 14, 2018, from SLC41 at AFETR using an Atlas V 551 launch vehicle. It has a cylindrical shape with deployable solar panels and dimensions of 0.6 meters in length, 1.6 meters in diameter, and spans 3.6 meters when its panels are deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 500 kg, identical to its launch mass. It carries equipment including HTI-SpX, Mycroft, CEASE-III-RR, ISAL, and ARMOR. Its power comes from deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite has a mission lifetime of one year. Manufactured by OATK, USA 284 is equipped with the Eagle-Bus ESPA (ESPAStar) configuration for its technology demonstration purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
1.6
Span
3.6
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Cyl+panel
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
EAGLE 1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
OATK
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
ESPAStar
Configuration
Eagle-Bus ESPA (ESPAStar)
Motor
?
Equipment
HTI-SpX, Mycroft, CEASE-III-RR, ISAL, ARMOR
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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