Status
Success
DSP-11
Launch Time
Sat Apr 14, 1984 16:52 UTC
Sat Apr 14, 1984 16:52 UTC
This launch used the transtage upper stage.
Rocket
Mission Details
DSP-11
Between 1975 and 1985, the Soviet threat expanded, featuring longer-range SLBMs, MRV and MIRV missiles, mobile ICBMs, and ASAT systems. In response, the DSP system introduced MOS/PIM satellites with multi-orbit capability, operating in both geosynchronous and highly elliptical orbits. These satellites were heavier (1170 kg) with increased electronic packages for survivability and extended orbital life to three years. Electrical capacity was raised to 500 Watts. MOS/PIM satellites can be distinguished by three electronic packages located 90 degrees apart on the satellite's conical section.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 1,170.0 kg
Geostationary Earth Orbit
Location
SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA
Stats
1984
37th orbital launch attempt
Titan III
137th mission
2nd mission of 1984
124th successful mission
27th consecutive successful mission