Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
DMSP-5D3 F17 (USA-191)
DMSP-5D3 (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5D3) is the eleventh and most recent version of the military meteorological satellites of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
This series introduced a improved version of the DMSP-5D2 3-axis stabilized bus with integrated propulsion system, so that the satellite itself acted as an upper stage for the launch vehicle. It consisted of a single Star-37XFP motor and the ISS (Integrated Stage System) control system featuring four axial hydrazine thrusters. Power was supplied by a single, articulated 8-segmented solar array.
Payloads: 1
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Location
SLC-6, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
2006
53rd orbital launch attempt
Delta IV Medium
6th mission
3rd mission of 2006
6th successful mission