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USA 396 (60322)
COSPAR: 2024-134A | Alt Name: USA 396
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 30, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 551
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60322
International Designator
2024-134A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 396
Alternative Name
USA 396
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SFSSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 396, also known as USSF-51 PL1, was launched on July 30, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC41) at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas V 551 launch vehicle. It has a length of 7 meters and a diameter of 2.5 meters with a span of 35 meters, indicating it likely carries deployable solar panels or antennas. The satellite's dry mass is recorded as 2800 kg, while its launch mass was 3200 kg. Owned by the Space Force Space Systems Command (SFSSC), USA 396’s specific mission and equipment details are not publicly disclosed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7
Diameter
2.5
Span
35
Dry Mass
2800
Launch Mass
3200
Shape
Cyl+panel
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
USSF-51 PL1
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
UNKUS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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