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USA 398 (60324)
COSPAR: 2024-134C | Alt Name: USA 398
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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
60324
International Designator
2024-134C
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 398
Alternative Name
USA 398
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SFSSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified as USA 398 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-134C) was launched on July 30, 2024, from the Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas V 551 launch vehicle. It has a length of 7 meters, a diameter of 2.5 meters, and a span of 35 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 2800 kg with a total launch mass of 3200 kg. Its purpose and equipment details are currently unknown. Owned by the Space Force Systems Command (SFSSC), it was part of the USSF-51 mission as payload number PL3, but specific manufacturer information remains undisclosed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7
Diameter
2.5
Span
35
Dry Mass
2800
Launch Mass
3200
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
USSF-51 PL3
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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