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USA 450 (62349)
COSPAR: 2024-243K | Alt Name: USA 450
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62349
International Designator
2024-243K
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 450
Alternative Name
USA 450
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 450, also known as Starshield 5-10, is a satellite operated by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on December 17, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters with its deployable solar arrays for power generation. At launch, it had a mass of 800 kilograms, with a dry mass of 750 kilograms. Its mission purpose is unknown but suspected to be related to imaging or SIGINT (signals intelligence). The satellite has a box shape with a pan configuration and was launched on the same date that it became stable in orbit.
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 5-10
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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