DSCS-II-16 (USA-43) & DSCS-III-A2 (USA-44)

DSCS-2 (Defense Satellite Communications System 2) provides secure voice and data communications for the US military. The contract was managed by the DCA (Defense Communications Agency) for the USAF.

DSCS-3 (Defense Satellite Communications System 3) are geostationary communications satellites, which provide a robust anti-jam, nuclear hardened capability that supports Department of Defense (DoD) worldwide requirements, White House and Diplomatic communications. They are the follow-on generation of the DSCS-2 satellites.