USA 462 (62361)

COSPAR: 2024-243X | Alt Name: USA 462

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 17, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62361

International Designator

2024-243X

Decay Date

Unknown

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 462

Alternative Name

USA 462

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 462, also known as Starshield 5-22, is a satellite launched on December 17, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The dry mass of the spacecraft is 750 kilograms, while its launch mass was 800 kilograms. The satellite's configuration is described as Starshield bus. Its mission purpose is unknown but suspected to be related to imaging or SIGINT activities. The satellite is owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS, with deployable solar arrays providing power.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

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 5-22

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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