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USA 477 (62546)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: USA 477
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62546
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 477
Alternative Name
USA 477
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Summary
The USA 477 satellite, also known as Starshield 6-15 and operated by NROC (National Reconnaissance Office), was launched on January 10, 2025, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, with a dry mass of 750 kilograms and a launch mass of 800 kilograms. The satellite is manufactured by SPXS (Space Exploration Systems) and has a box shape with a pan configuration. No additional information on its mission or equipment was provided in the data set.
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 6-15
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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