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USA 369 (59829)
COSPAR: 2024-096R | Alt Name: USA 369
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59829
International Designator
2024-096R
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 369
Alternative Name
USA 369
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 369, also known by its alternative name USA 369, is a satellite identified under NORAD catalog ID 59829 and OBJECT_ID 2024-096R. It was launched on May 22, 2024, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is based on the Starshield bus design with unknown specific configuration details. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters, indicating an extended structure possibly related to solar arrays or antennas. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 750 kilograms.
The satellite is owned by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office) and operated under the Starshield program, specifically designated as payload Starshield 1-16. Its mission purpose remains undisclosed but is speculated to involve imaging or signals intelligence (SIGINT). The power source consists of deployable solar arrays, and its shape is described as a box with an additional pan-like structure. Additional details such as motor type, ADCS system, RCS values, transmitter frequencies, and material composition are currently unknown.
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 1-16
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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