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USA 384 (60167)
COSPAR: 2024-121K | Alt Name: USA 384
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60167
International Designator
2024-121K
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 384
Alternative Name
USA 384
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The USA 384 satellite, also known as Starshield 2-10, was launched on June 29, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by NROC and has a configuration described as a "Starshield bus." Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It weighs 750 kg at launch with a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite's power is provided by deployable solar arrays, and its purpose remains unknown but suspected to be related to imaging or SIGINT (signals intelligence). The spacecraft has the shape of a box with a pan extension.
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 2-10
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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