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USA 380 (60163)
COSPAR: 2024-121F | Alt Name: USA 380
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60163
International Designator
2024-121F
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 380
Alternative Name
USA 380
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 380, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2024-121F, is a satellite based on the Starshield bus, launched from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle on June 29, 2024. It was manufactured by SPXS and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 750 kilograms. Its payload is designated as Starshield 2-06 and its mission involves either imaging or SIGINT activities for the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC). USA 380's power source consists of deployable solar arrays, and it has a box-shaped structure with an additional pan feature. The satellite's specific purpose remains unknown beyond its possible involvement in imaging or SIGINT operations.
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 2-06
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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