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USA 295 (45169)
COSPAR: 2017-052C | Alt Name: USA 295
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 7, 2017
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45169
International Designator
2017-052C
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 295
Alternative Name
USA 295
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 295, also known as Object ID 2017-052C and NORAD Catalog ID 45169, is a US-built Cubesat satellite operated by AFSMC (Air Force Space Command). It was launched on September 7, 2017, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters and carries a dry mass of 5 kilograms. Its exact purpose is classified, described as "Technology ?," and it is known to be part of the "Secret DoD Satellite 1" payload mission. The satellite's shape is box-like, but specific details about its power system, adcs (attitude determination and control system), transmitter frequencies, or major events are not provided in the data set.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Secret DoD Satellite 1
Purpose
Technology ?
Mission
Technology ?
Manufacturer
UNKUS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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