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USA 413 (61034)
COSPAR: 2024-160P | Alt Name: USA 413
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61034
International Designator
2024-160P
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 413
Alternative Name
USA 413
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The USA 413 satellite, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2024-160P, was launched on September 6, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is operated by NROC and built by SPXS, with a Starshield bus configuration. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 750 kg, with a dry mass of 700 kg. It is powered by deployable solar arrays. The mission purpose is unknown but suspected to involve imaging or SIGINT activities. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and its payload designation is Starshield 3-14.
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 3-14
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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