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USA 403 (61024)
COSPAR: 2024-160D | Alt Name: USA 403
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61024
International Designator
2024-160D
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 403
Alternative Name
USA 403
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 403 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-160D) was launched on September 6, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. The spacecraft uses the Starshield bus configuration with a dry mass of 700 kg and has deployable solar arrays for power generation. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The launch mass was 750 kg. The mission purpose is unknown but likely involves imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). USA 403 has the payload Starshield 3-04 and has a box with pan shape 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 3-04
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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