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USA 390 (60173)
COSPAR: 2024-121R | Alt Name: USA 390
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60173
International Designator
2024-121R
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 390
Alternative Name
USA 390
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 390, also known as Starshield 2-16, is a satellite with an unknown mission purpose (imaging or SIGINT) owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on June 29, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a 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, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 750 kilograms. It is powered by deployable solar arrays and has a box plus pan shape. The satellite's bus configuration and motor details are not specified.
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 2-16
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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