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USA 428 (61651)
COSPAR: 2024-192H | Alt Name: USA 428
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61651
International Designator
2024-192H
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 428
Alternative Name
USA 428
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 428 is a satellite operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office), also known as Starshield 4-08. It was launched on October 24, 2024, from the SLC4E launch pad at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 750 kilograms, and it had an initial launch mass of 800 kilograms. USA 428 features deployable solar arrays for power generation and has a box-like shape with a pan configuration. The satellite's 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
750
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starshield 4-08
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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