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USA 414 (61035)
COSPAR: 2024-160Q | Alt Name: USA 414
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61035
International Designator
2024-160Q
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 414
Alternative Name
USA 414
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 414, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2024-160Q, is a satellite owned by NROC and launched on September 6, 2024, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It utilizes a Starshield bus configuration with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 750 kg. Its payload is described as Starshield 3-15 and it is equipped with deployable solar arrays for power. The mission purpose remains unknown but is speculated to involve imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence).
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 3-15
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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