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USA 449 (62348)
COSPAR: 2024-243J | Alt Name: USA 449
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62348
International Designator
2024-243J
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 449
Alternative Name
USA 449
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 449, also known as Starshield 5-09, is a satellite operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office) and launched on December 17, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a 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 had a launch mass of 800 kg and a dry mass of 750 kg. USA 449 is powered by deployable solar arrays and its purpose is unknown but speculated to be related to imaging or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan" with a configuration noted as "Starshield bus ?". Manufacturer information indicates it was built by SPXS.
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 5-09
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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