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USA 366 (59826)
COSPAR: 2024-096N | Alt Name: USA 366
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59826
International Designator
2024-096N
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 366
Alternative Name
USA 366
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 59826 and OBJECT_ID 2024-096N is known as USA 366, owned by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). It utilizes the Starshield bus configuration 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. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 750 kg. The mission and purpose are described as unknown (imaging or SIGINT). Power is supplied by deployable solar arrays. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and its shape is characterized as 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 1-13
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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