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USA 584 (67761)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: ESPAStar
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
67761
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 584
Alternative Name
ESPAStar
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AFRL
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
0.6
Diameter
1.6
Span
3.6
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Cyl+panel
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LDPE 6
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NGIS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
LDPE
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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