USA 354 (59814)

COSPAR: 2024-096A | Alt Name: USA 354

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 22, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59814

International Designator

2024-096A

Decay Date

Unknown

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 354

Alternative Name

USA 354

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 354, also known as Starshield 1-01, is a satellite operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office) and was launched on May 22, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its deployable solar arrays providing power. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 750 kilograms. The mission purpose is unknown but speculated to involve imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). Manufactured by SPXS, USA 354 has a box-like shape with panels and its exact equipment and motor details remain undisclosed.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

Dry Mass

700

Launch Mass

750

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starshield 1-01

Purpose

Unknown (imaging or SIGINT)

Mission

Unknown (imaging or SIGINT)

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starshield

Configuration

Starshield bus ?

Motor

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

deployable solar arrays

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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