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USA 473 (62542)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: USA 473
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NORAD ID
62542
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 473
Alternative Name
USA 473
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Summary
USA 473, also known as Starshield 6-11, is a satellite owned by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on January 10, 2025, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Its dry mass is 750 kilograms with a launch mass of 800 kilograms. The shape of USA 473 is described as "Box + pan." It was launched from the United States.
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 6-11
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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