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USA 429 (61652)
COSPAR: 2024-192J | Alt Name: USA 429
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61652
International Designator
2024-192J
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 429
Alternative Name
USA 429
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite USA 429, also known as Starshield 4-09, is a US spacecraft operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office). It was launched on October 24, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating possible solar panel deployment. It weighs 800 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 750 kilograms. Its mission is classified but likely involves imaging or signals intelligence (SIGINT). The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan configuration and is powered by deployable solar arrays. Manufacturing was handled by SPXS, and the purpose remains unknown beyond its probable reconnaissance capabilities.
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 4-09
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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