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USA 392 (60175)
COSPAR: 2024-121T | Alt Name: USA 392
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60175
International Designator
2024-121T
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 392
Alternative Name
USA 392
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The USA 392 satellite, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2024-121T and operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office), was launched on June 29, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is equipped with deployable solar arrays for power generation and has the Starshield bus configuration. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully extended. At launch, it had a mass of 750 kilograms, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Its mission is unknown but suspected to involve imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). The payload for this satellite is labeled as Starshield 2-18.
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 2-18
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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