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USA 340 (55138)
COSPAR: 2022-144E | Alt Name: USA 340
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 1, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Falcon Heavy
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55138
International Designator
2022-144E
Epoch
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:03:59 GMT
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Inclination
4.47°
Right Ascension
66.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
302.50°
Period
1441.17 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 340
Alternative Name
USA 340
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
SFSSC/MILLES
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 55138U 22144E 25163.08611110 -.00000216 00000+0 00000+0 0 9998
2 55138 4.4734 66.2414 0161279 302.5041 261.4999 00.99919047 8039
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Summary
The satellite USA 340, also known as Altair 27U, was launched on November 1, 2022, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon Heavy launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.4 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 100 kg and the same launch mass. The satellite is owned by SFSSC/MILLES and manufactured by MILLES. Its payload includes TETRA 1. USA 340 reached a stable orbit on January 1, 2023, and has a box shape.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TETRA 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MILLES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Altair 27U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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