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USA 588 (69053)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 12, 2026
Launch Site
Unknown
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69053
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 588
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29.0
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 12-03
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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