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USA 498 (63350)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
63350
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 498
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NROC/USN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.0
Diameter
2.0
Span
2.0
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[INTRUDER 18]
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
NOSS-3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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