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USA 393 (60176)
COSPAR: 2024-121U | Alt Name: USA 393
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60176
International Designator
2024-121U
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 393
Alternative Name
USA 393
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 393, also known as Starshield 2-19, was launched by the National Reconnaissance Office (NROC) on June 29, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration of Starshield bus with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 750 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg. Its purpose is unknown but could be related to imaging or SIGINT operations. It is equipped with deployable solar arrays for power generation. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS, and its shape is described as a box with a pan design.
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 2-19
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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