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USA 371 (59831)
COSPAR: 2024-096T | Alt Name: USA 371
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59831
International Designator
2024-096T
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 371
Alternative Name
USA 371
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 59831 and OBJECT ID 2024-096T is named USA 371. It uses 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 was launched with a mass of 750 kg. The satellite is owned by NROC and its mission involves either imaging or SIGINT activities. Its power source consists of deployable solar arrays, and it features a box plus pan shape design. Additional details about the equipment, motor type, major events, and material composition are not provided.
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 1-18
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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