USA 465 (62534)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: USA 465

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 10, 2025

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62534

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

Unknown

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 465

Alternative Name

USA 465

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 465, also known as Starshield 6-03, is a satellite owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on January 10, 2025, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is recorded at 750 kilograms, while its launch mass was 800 kilograms. The satellite has a box-shaped design with a pan configuration but lacks information on its power supply or specific mission details.

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 6-03

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starshield

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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