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USA 481 (62550)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: USA 481
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62550
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 481
Alternative Name
USA 481
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
USA 481, also known as Starshield 6-19, is a satellite operated by NROC and manufactured by SPXS. Launched on January 10, 2025, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 750 kilograms and a launch mass of 800 kilograms. It was launched from SLC4E with the purpose unspecified. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," but details on its power system, mission objectives, and specific equipment are not provided in the given data.
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 6-19
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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