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USA 386 (60169)
COSPAR: 2024-121M | Alt Name: USA 386
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60169
International Designator
2024-121M
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 386
Alternative Name
USA 386
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 386, also known as Starshield 2-12, is a satellite operated by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on June 29, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, with a launch mass of 750 kilograms. USA 386 uses deployable solar arrays for power generation and its purpose is unknown, speculated to be imaging or SIGINT. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with an added pan configuration.
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 2-12
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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