Status
Success
DMSP-5D2 F9 (USA-29)
Launch Time
Wed Feb 03, 1988 05:53 UTC
Wed Feb 03, 1988 05:53 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
DMSP-5D2 F9 (USA-29)
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: 823.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Location
SLC-3W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
1988
7th orbital launch attempt
Atlas-Star
12th mission
1st mission of 1988
10th successful mission
8th consecutive successful mission