USA 475 (62544)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: USA 475

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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

62544

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

Unknown

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Starshield bus National Reconnaissance Office United States satellites Payloads

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 475

Alternative Name

USA 475

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

NROC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

USA 475, also known as Starshield 6-13, is an American satellite operated by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. Launched on January 10, 2025, from AFWTR (SLC4E) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a launch mass of 800 kg and a dry mass of 750 kg. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It features a box-shaped body with a pan configuration.

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 6-13

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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