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Starlink confirmed operational aboard Air Force One over Pacific. Pentagon awards 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles to 4 contractors under new LCCMP program.
USA 566 (65724)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 30, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
65724
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 566
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SFSSC
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
1.0
Diameter
1.0
Span
1.0
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
USSF-51 PL4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
UNKUS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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