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USA 407 (61028)
COSPAR: 2024-160H | Alt Name: USA 407
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61028
International Designator
2024-160H
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 407
Alternative Name
USA 407
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 407 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-160H) was launched on September 6, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. It is owned by NROC and operated with a Starshield bus configuration manufactured by SPXS. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and its launch mass was 750 kilograms. Equipped with deployable solar arrays for power generation, USA 407 has an unknown mission purpose, possibly related to imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan-like feature and carries the payload designated as Starshield 3-08.
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 3-08
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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