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USA 376 (60159)
COSPAR: 2024-121B | Alt Name: USA 376
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60159
International Designator
2024-121B
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 376
Alternative Name
USA 376
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 376, also known as Starshield 2-02, is a satellite launched by the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC) on June 29, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters with its deployable solar arrays. It weighs 750 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass. The specific mission purpose is unknown but is speculated to involve imaging or signals intelligence (SIGINT). The satellite's shape consists of a box with panels, powered by deployable solar arrays. Its manufacturer is SpaceX (SPXS), and it was launched from SLC4E at AFWTR.
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 2-02
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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