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USA 352 (59288)
COSPAR: 2024-053A | Alt Name: USA 352
DECAYED
Image
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 21, 2024
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0C
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59288
International Designator
2024-053A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 352
Alternative Name
USA 352
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 352 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-053A) is a satellite belonging to the US National Reconnaissance Office (NROC). Launched on March 21, 2024, from Wallops Flight Facility Pad 0C using an Electron launch vehicle, the spacecraft measures approximately 2 meters in length and has a diameter of 1 meter with a span of 5 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 100 kilograms, and it was launched with the same mass. Its configuration and purpose are classified. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels attached. Additional details such as its mission, equipment, power source, and transmission frequencies remain undisclosed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[NRO Unk Smallsat 14]
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
UNKUS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NROL-199
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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