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USA 350 (59274)
COSPAR: 2024-050W | Alt Name: USA 350
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59274
International Designator
2024-050W
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 350
Alternative Name
USA 350
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 350, also known as Starlink V2M and designated as object 2024-050W, was launched on March 19, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration known as the Starshield bus with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Manufactured by SPXS, it carries a payload called NRO Starshield B1 for an unknown mission purpose. Its shape is described as "Box + pan" with the owner and manufacturer both being SPXS. The satellite's exact orbit stabilization date was March 19, 2024, at 03:30:26 UTC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[NRO Starshield B1]
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starshield bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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