USA 402 (61023)

COSPAR: 2024-160C | Alt Name: USA 402
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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 6, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61023

International Designator

2024-160C

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 402

Alternative Name

USA 402

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
USA 402, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2024-160C, is a satellite utilizing the Starshield bus configuration and was launched on September 6, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It carries the Starshield 3-03 payload for an unknown mission that could involve imaging or SIGINT operations. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 750 kilograms. The satellite's power system includes deployable solar arrays. The manufacturer is SPXS, and it is owned by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office).
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 3-03

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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