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USA 419 (61040)
COSPAR: 2024-160V | Alt Name: USA 419
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61040
International Designator
2024-160V
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 419
Alternative Name
USA 419
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 419 is a satellite designated by NORAD_CAT_ID 61040 and OBJECT_ID 2024-160V. It uses the Starshield bus configuration, was launched on September 6, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg with an initial launch mass of 750 kg. It is owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. USA 419 carries the Starshield 3-20 payload and its purpose is unknown (imaging or SIGINT). The satellite's power supply consists of 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 3-20
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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