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USA 613 (69640)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 19, 2026
Launch Site
Unknown
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69640
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 613
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Owner
NROC
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
0.3
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 13-04
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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