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USA 359 (59819)
COSPAR: 2024-096F | Alt Name: USA 359
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59819
International Designator
2024-096F
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 359
Alternative Name
USA 359
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 359, also known as Starshield 1-06, is a satellite owned by NROC and was manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on May 22, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, with an initial launch mass of 750 kilograms. It is powered by deployable solar arrays. The specific mission and purpose are classified but are believed to be related to imaging or SIGINT operations. The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan configuration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
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 1-06
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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