Status
Success
DMSP-5D2 F7
Launch Time
Fri Nov 18, 1983 06:32 UTC
Fri Nov 18, 1983 06:32 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
DMSP-5D2 F7
DMSP-5D2 (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5D2) was the tenth version of the military meteorological satellites of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
This series introduced a stretched version of the DMSP-5D1 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-37S 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
Total Mass: 815.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Location
SLC-3W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
1983
114th orbital launch attempt
Atlas-Star
8th mission
2nd mission of 1983
6th successful mission
4th consecutive successful mission