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USA 410 (61031)
COSPAR: 2024-160L | Alt Name: USA 410
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61031
International Designator
2024-160L
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 410
Alternative Name
USA 410
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 61031 and OBJECT_ID 2024-160L is named USA 410 and operates under the Starshield bus configuration. Launched on September 6, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SPXS for the NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). The payload is Starshield 3-11, and its purpose is unknown but could involve imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) operations. Power is provided by deployable solar arrays, and it has a box + pan shape.
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 3-11
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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