USSF-44
USSF technology demonstration satellite
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USSF-44 (also known as AFSPC-44) is an American National Security Space Launch Mission under the vision of United States Space Force. The launch is significant as it is the First National Security launch for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket for National Security Mission. After reaching orbit Three Satellite are deployed named USA-339 (Shepard Demonstration),[5] LDPE-2,[6] USA-340 (Tetra-1),[7] USA-341 (Alpine),[8] LINUSS 1 and 2.[9] In January 2023, USA-344 deployed followed by many deployment like USA-399 in August 2024, USA-546 in June 2025, USA-547 & 548 in June 2025 and USA-551, 552 & 553 in August 2025.[10]
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AFSPC-44
USSF-44 mission launch | |
| Names | USSF-44 AFSPC-44 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Technology demonstration |
| Operator | United States Space Force |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Power | Deployable solar array, batteries[1] |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | November 1, 2022, 13:41 UTC[2] |
| Rocket | Falcon Heavy (FH-004) |
| Launch site | Kennedy, LC-39A |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Regime | Geostationary[3][4] |
Overview
Shepard Demonstration
USA-339 was launched on November 1, 2022, at 9:41 EST on board the rocket Falcon Heavy USSF-44 Mission.[1][11] The Falcon Heavy USSF-44 launch was the first National Security Space Launch on a Falcon Heavy rocket, and was also the first launch of a Falcon Heavy since June 2019.[3]
