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USA 458 (62357)
COSPAR: 2024-243T | Alt Name: USA 458
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62357
International Designator
2024-243T
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 458
Alternative Name
USA 458
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 458, also known by its OBJECT_ID 2024-243T, is a satellite operated by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on December 17, 2024, from AFWTR at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a bus configuration of Starshield with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 750 kg, and it had a launch mass of 800 kg. USA 458's payload is identified as Starshield 5-18, equipped with deployable solar arrays for power generation. The purpose and mission details are listed as unknown but suspected to involve imaging or SIGINT operations.
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 5-18
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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