USA 374 (59834)

COSPAR: 2024-096W | Alt Name: USA 374

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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

59834

International Designator

2024-096W

Decay Date

Unknown

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 374

Alternative Name

USA 374

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 59834 and OBJECT ID 2024-096W is named USA 374, utilizing a Starshield bus configuration manufactured by SPXS. Launched on May 22, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using SLC4E pad with a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 750 kg. It is owned by the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC) and is equipped with deployable solar arrays for power. The mission purpose and payload are listed as unknown, potentially involving imaging or SIGINT capabilities.

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 1-21

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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