USA 370 (59830)

COSPAR: 2024-096S | Alt Name: USA 370

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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

59830

International Designator

2024-096S

Decay Date

Unknown

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 370

Alternative Name

USA 370

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 370, also known as Starshield 1-17, is a satellite owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. Launched on May 22, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. The satellite weighs 750 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Its shape is described as box-like with pan features, and it utilizes deployable solar arrays for power. The mission purpose remains unknown but could involve imaging or SIGINT operations.

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 1-17

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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