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USA 468 (62537)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: USA 468
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62537
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 468
Alternative Name
USA 468
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Summary
USA 468, also known as Starshield 6-06, 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 satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Its dry mass is 750 kg with an initial launch mass of 800 kg. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan."
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 6-06
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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