DSCS-3 A3
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
00:59:00
Tuesday March 11, 2003
Watch Replay
Official Livestream
Mission Details
DSCS-3 A3
The Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) provides the United States with military communications to support globally distributed military users.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
1,235 kilograms
Rocket
Agency
BoeingPrice
$133.00 million
Rocket
Height: 62.5m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 8,800 kg
GTO: 4,540 kg
Liftoff Thrust
3,137 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4m
Height: 11.75m
Stages
2
Launch Site
Stats
Delta IV Medium
2nd
Mission
1st
Mission of 2003
2003
8th
Orbital launch attempt