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USA 416 (61037)
COSPAR: 2024-160S | Alt Name: USA 416
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61037
International Designator
2024-160S
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 416
Alternative Name
USA 416
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 416, also known as Starshield 3-17, is a satellite owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on September 6, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It weighs 750 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. USA 416 is powered by deployable solar arrays and its purpose is unknown but suspected to be for imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration.
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 3-17
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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