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USA 382 (60165)
COSPAR: 2024-121H | Alt Name: USA 382
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60165
International Designator
2024-121H
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 382
Alternative Name
USA 382
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 382, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2024-121H and NORAD_CAT_ID 60165, is a Starshield bus operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). Launched on June 29, 2024, from the AFWTR SLC4E pad using 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 equipped with deployable solar arrays for power generation and has the Starshield 2-08 payload on board. Its purpose remains unknown but is suspected to be either imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration, and it was manufactured by SPXS.
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 2-08
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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