USA 349 (58666)

COSPAR: 2023-210A | Alt Name: X-37B OTV-7
DECAYED

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USA 349 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 29, 2023

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon Heavy

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58666

International Designator

2023-210A

Decay Date

3/7/2025

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 349

Alternative Name

X-37B OTV-7

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

AFRCO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 58666 and OBJECT_ID 2023-210A is known as USA 349 or alternatively named X-37B OTV-7, a reusable space plane manufactured by BOHB for the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRCO). Launched on December 29, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon Heavy launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures approximately 8.8 meters in length and span with a diameter of 2.9 meters. It has a dry mass of 5000 kg and is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The X-37B OTV-7 operates as a reusable satellite, potentially for up to 675 days based on previous missions, and carries the payload designation X-37B No. 2 F4. Its shape consists of half-cylindrical body with two wings.
Physical Characteristics

Length

8.8

Diameter

2.9

Span

8.8

Dry Mass

5000

Launch Mass

5000

Shape

Half Cyl + 2 Wing

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

X-37B No. 2 F4

Purpose

Reusable satellite

Mission

Reusable satellite

Manufacturer

BOHB

Life Expectancy

270 days (nominal); 225 days (#1); 469 days (#2); 675 days (#3)

Bus

X-37

Configuration

reusable space plane

Motor

AOCS

Equipment

?

Power System

Deployable solar array, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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