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USA 427 (61650)
COSPAR: 2024-192G | Alt Name: USA 427
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61650
International Designator
2024-192G
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 427
Alternative Name
USA 427
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 61650 and OBJECT ID 2024-192G is known as USA 427, operating under the Starshield bus configuration. Launched on October 24, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The dry mass is recorded at 750 kilograms with an initial launch mass of 800 kilograms. The satellite's purpose remains unknown but is speculated to involve imaging or SIGINT operations. It is owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS, equipped with deployable solar arrays for power generation. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a pan configuration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
750
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starshield 4-07
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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